What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional-INTERVIEWING NOW! position at LifePath, Inc.?
**PAID TRAININGS DONE ON SITE**
For 50 years, LifePath has been providing a variety of community and residential services to individuals of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout 7 counties in Pennsylvania. LifePath's programs and services are guided by the principal of everyday lives, an environment of respect and dignity and opportunities to make decisions and choices about one's own life.
Direct Support Professional (DSP) responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities with personal care and hygiene, medication administration, transportation, in home and community activities and outings, program documentation, etc.
SET FULL TIME & PART TIME SCHEDULES!!
· Second shift and Awake Overnight Shifts (include every other weekend)
If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of individuals in your community, this is a position for you!!
DSP Qualifications:
-At least 18 years of age
-Valid Driver's license with 3-year clean driving record
-Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to read and comprehend English language to understand work assignments, LifePath policies and procedures, and perform job safely
Excellent Benefit Package Includes:
· Medical/Dental/Prescription and TELADOC
o Full Time employees eligible the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment.
o LOW ANNUAL DEDUCTIBLE
· Paid time off (PTO)
o Up to 13 days accrued in first year of employment
· Tuition Reimbursement
o Up to $1200 after 1 year of service
o Up to $2000 after 2 years of service
· Holiday Pay
o 7 PAID Holidays!!
· 401K Retirement Plan
o LifePath will provide an employer contribution of 50% of the employee’s contribution, provided the employee contributes between 2.5% and 5% of his/her base salary.
· Employer PAID Short Term Disability
o Provides a paid benefit of 13 weeks at 66 2/3% of salary with an initial 7 day waiting period.
· Employer PAID Life Insurance
o Amount equal to twice your annual salary.
· Voluntary Life Insurance & Long Term Disability also available.
· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
o Provides 3 FREE counseling sessions per concern.
· Service Recognition Benefit
o After completion of selected service years, employees receive a pay increase and/or pre-tax bonus.
EOE
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $19.10 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $1,200 - $2,000
