Residential Direct Support Professional (FT) | State College, PA

Job Title: Residential Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Pay: $18/hour + Shift Differentials + $1,200 Sign-on Bonus
Location:  State College, PA
Schedule: Full-Time

No Experience Needed (all training is paid!)

Schedule & Pay

• Starting pay: $18/hour
• $1,200 sign-on/stay-on bonus
• Additional $1/hour shift differentials for late nights, weekends, and holidays (differentials can stack!)
• Opportunities to pick up extra shifts and overtime (time-and-a-half)

Benefits

• 12 sick days and 9 vacation days accumulated in your first year (plus 12 "Flex" days!)
• 26 hours of paid training per year
• 6 premium holidays annually; time-and-a-half pay for hourly employees who work those holidays
• Mileage reimbursed at $0.725/mile if using personal vehicle to transport individuals
• Medical, Dental, Vision (Capital Blue Cross)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life and AD&D Insurance (Equitable)
• Short & Long Term Disability (Equitable)
• Voluntary Life Insurance (Equitable)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) Retirement Plan

Required Qualifications

• 18+ years of age
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license (agency vehicles provided for community outings)
• TB test and physical
• Able to lift 50 pounds & assist with physical supports such as lifting, bending, standing, etc.

Preferred, but Not Required: 

• Experience working with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism (IDD/A)
• Experience in direct care, caregiving, behavioral health, or healthcare

What You'll Do

• Provide direct support to adults with IDD/A in residential homes
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) including cooking, hygiene, and routines
• Support individuals in building independence & life skills
• Provide community-based support, including transportation to activities and appointments
• Promote a safe, respectful, and person-centered care environment
• Build meaningful relationships while making a difference every day

Growth Opportunities

• Cross-Program Experience: Staff can explore different service areas such as residential services, community programming, employment services, or supported living to broaden their experience.
• Professional Training: We invest in our DSPs by supporting NADSP credentialing  that recognize the important work they do every day. Credentialed DSPs earn an extra $1/hour per credentialed level, up to $3!
• Internal Promotion Culture: The Arc of Centre County believes in promotion from within. Many of our Director-level and Executive-level administrators started as DSPs!
  

About the Role

The Arc of Centre County is hiring Full Time Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism (IDD/A) in group homes in State College, PA.

DSPs play an important role in helping individuals build greater independence and enjoy more meaningful lives, while forming positive, supportive relationships along the way.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking for entry-level work or a rewarding, purpose-driven career. Paid training is provided, so you can begin a career in human services with the support and confidence to succeed.

Apply Today! Have fun. Make a difference. Achieve with Us®

Questions? Text Mo at (814) 810-7031