Direct Support Professional

Make a difference every day by joining CCRES as a Direct Support Professional / DSP!

JOIN US FOR AN OPEN HOUSE INTERVIEW DAY!

• Tuesday 6/11/24 12pm-4pm OR
• Friday 6/14/24 9am-12pm
  
  
  

Location: Achieve Program, 150 E. Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 430, Downingtown, PA 19335

• Park at Kimberton Whole Foods and follow path between buildings to Achieve
• Bring an updated resume!
• $500 SIGN ON BONUS***
• PERIODIC RETENTION BONUS***
  
  
  

SUMMARY:

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is a direct service (face to face) provider in the adult day program supporting consumers in community settings using a person-centered planning approach to assist individuals in acquiring, maintaining, and improving self-help, domestic, socialization, and adaptive skills.

• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm
• Flexible to consider a DSP to work 2-3 days between Monday-Friday
• Location: Achieve program, 150 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Suite 430, Downingtown, PA 19335
• 11 paid holidays
• 10 days Paid Time Off (PTO)
• $16 per hour to start and progresses to $18 per hour
  
  

PRIMARY RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Provide 1:1 - 1:6 ratio (face-to-face) services in adult day program and community settings to assist individuals in acquiring, maintaining, and improving self-help, domestic, socialization, and adaptive skills
• Provide support in the general areas of self-care, communication, fine and gross motor skills, mobility, therapeutic activities, personal adjustment and recreation
• Provide transportation as necessary to enable the individual's Community Participation Service in accordance with his or her ISP
• Support the individual to participate in community events, associations, groups, functions, volunteer associations or community work projects
• Bridge communication gaps and facilitate meaningful social connections within the individual's community with the ultimate goal of employment
• Perform other duties as required
  
  
  

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license preferred
• Physical & proven ability to safely lift 50 pounds
  
  
  

CREDENTIALING REQUIREMENTS:

(Clearances & physical must be current within 12 months, TB must be current within 3 months)

• PA Child Abuse (Act 151) Clearance
• PA Criminal (Act 34) Clearance
• PA Department of Human Services (DHS) Federal Criminal History Report (Use DHS Code: 1KG738)
• TB Screening
• Physical examination
• Education Documentation - Diploma OR Official Transcripts
  
  
  

Benefits

CCRES PERKS:

• Benefits for employees working 30 or more hours per week will be eligible to enroll in Medical, Dental & Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, FlexCare, Short-Term disability and Life insurance
• CCRES 403 (b) Retirement Savings Plan - 3% matching contribution
• Tuition discounts with area collegiate partners
• Employees are eligible to receive compensation for required trainings
• Milestone service award (5 years, 10 years, 15 years)
• Gift card raffle on pay-day Fridays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
  
  

About CCRES

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, CCRES Educational and Behavioral Health Services is an organization of dedicated and highly-trained staff members who provide quality services to schools, children, adults, and families. We work collaboratively with school districts, intermediate units, and the behavioral health system.

Mission Statement

The mission of CCRES is to ensure quality educational and human service programs for children, families, and schools. Through innovative partnerships, we provide human resources and grant opportunities.

APPLY TODAY FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION!

CCRES is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

(Posted 5/29/24 - KR)

Salary : $16 - $18