Direct Support Professional- Part Time(19 Hours and Under)- Adult Habilitation Center- Ridgway

• Ridgway, PA, USA
• $15.56 - $16.83 per hour
• Part Time (19 hours and under)
• Shift Differential available for eligible evening, overnight, and weekend shifts
• Retention Bonus
• Now offering DailyPay; A financial wellness platform that enables employees to access earned wages before payday

POSITION SUMMARY

The Direct Support Professional provides direct care at the Adult Day Treatment program. This program provides day services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Direct Support Professional provides daily individualized care to each consumer while encouraging independence, respecting personal preferences, and ensuring their health and welfare.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High School diploma or GED

Experience

• Age 18 or older
• MCR minimum: One year as a Therapeutic Activities Services Trainee; or one year of professional experience in the field of therapeutic recreation, occupational therapy, vocational adjustment services, or art, music, or dance therapy, and graduation from a four year college or university with major course work in therapeutic recreation, physical education, vocational rehabilitation, vocational education or counseling, occupation, art, music, or dance therapy, or a related human services field; or any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Certifications & Licenses

• Valid driver's license, good driving record, driver for 3 years
• Capacity to successfully complete first aid, CPR, and medication administration courses

BENEFITS:

• Retention bonus - $100 after 90 days for successful completion of probation and $250 after 6 months for completion of all training requirements and meeting position expectations. Additional service milestone bonuses beginning at 1 year.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility (if applicable)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support and resources
• Wellness Reimbursement - Receive up to $250 annually for eligible expenses that support your physical and mental well-being, including fitness memberships
• Additional Perks - and more!

About Us

Dickinson Center, Inc. has provided a continuum of mental health, intellectual disability, and Children's Prevention services in Northwestern Pennsylvania since 1958. We are a progressive non-profit organization with almost 200 employees and an annual operating budget of nearly $10 million.

Dickinson Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.