DSP Hazleton, No nights or weekends

You don't need to have a degree to have a career! If you have a desire for helping others and are caring and patient, C.A.R.E.S. has job opportunities for you!

C.A.R.E.S. provides person-centered services to individuals with developmental disabilities. We specialize in connecting individuals with opportunities to be family focused, self-determined, individualized, and person centered. So if you are seeking more than just a job, come work for C.A.R.E.S., where you CARE for other and we CARE about you! Career opportunities with C.A.R.E.S. allow you to have a lasting impact in the lives of those you support. And that opportunity could change your life, too!

We believe in work/life balance and provide a steady, Monday – Friday 8 am – 4 pm schedule (no evenings or weekends), comprehensive full-time benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, life insurances, holiday pay and paid time off as well as 401K investment option with employer match and bonuses for qualifying employees. We provide CARES shirts as part of your standard uniform and we have a fleet of vehicles for transport of participants, no need to put extra miles on your car!

The C.A.R.E.S. Day Program, located in Hazleton, is a unique, community-based program where individuals focus on volunteering and recreational activities while maximizing life skills, pre-vocational skills and social skills. Our goal is to ensure that individuals are not just in the community, but are known as a valuable part of their community.

As a Direct Support Professional you will take VIP's (that's what we call the participants in our programs!) to the library, bowling, volunteer sites, on picnics, as an example teaching them valuable life skills and creating social/recreation opportunities.

All candidates must be able to secure PA criminal, FBI, child abuse clearances and have a valid license and clean driving record.

CARES is a family owned and operated provider of personalized services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We place high value on caring and dedicated employees and reward all employees with a competitive package that includes bonuses, comprehensive and competitive insurance plans that include medical, dental and vision. Additionally, we believe in providing for the future of our employees and we offer a generous 401K match. The company provides, at no expense to the employee, life insurance and short and long term disability. Because we believe and promote work/life balance, we offer paid holidays and PTO. Benefits are available to all employees working 30 or more hours per week. We also offer paid training, employee-centric retreats, company events and various incentives throughout the year.

CARES is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Come work for a company that CARES for you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• CPR/First Aid Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17