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Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Full Time, Luzerne County

St. Joseph's Center
Scranton, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/1/2025

Direct Support Professional (DSP) Required Experience/Education

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Experience working with the adults with intellectual and physical disabilities preferred, not required
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Valid PA Driver’s License 

Direct Support Professional (DSP) Physical Requirements

  • Ability to sit 3-7 hours per day.
  • Ability to stand 1-3 hours per day.
  • Ability to walk 1-3 hours per day.
  • Ability to occasionally lift and/or move items weighing 10-50 pounds.
  • Ability to twist upper portion of body on frequent basis.
  • Ability to squat, bend and kneel for periods of time.
  • Operate the motor vehicle assigned to the site if applicable.

Direct Support Professional (DSP) Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrates knowledge of, and implements each Individual’s ISP.
  • Meets the physical and personal hygiene needs of each resident.
  • Accompanies residents to various appointments as directed (e.g. audiologist, dental hygienist, physicians) and community outings.
  • Completes all documentation and paperwork as required.

Direct Support Professional (DSP) Full Time Benefits Include:

  • Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
  • Access to telehealth that is available 24 hours a day/7 days a week
  • Short Term and Long Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • 401-K plus match
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Discounts with wireless carriers including Verizon, AT&T, and Sprint
  • Special rate give for local university gym membership
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Attendance bonus incentive
  • Growth Opportunities with Direct Support Professional Career Ladder Program

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