Overnight Direct Support Professional

Job Details Position: Caregiver, Direct Support Professional (DSP) Location: State College, PA 16801 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: High School Salary: $18.00 per hour Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services Shift Details Overnight shifts starting at 10pm. Responsibilities Assisting with daily living activities such as meal preparation, personal hygiene, bathing, dressing, medication administration, and household management. Teambuilding by sharing the responsibility of providing care in the evenings, on weekends, and during holidays; giving and receiving feedback and participating in staff and consumer meetings. Developing and implementing individualized care plans that support consumers’ goals towards independence and community integration. Building relationships through consistent interaction, fostering both social skills and community connections; participating with consumers in social activities such as art class, Special Olympics, cooking, crafts, sports, and other recreational activities. Promoting empowerment by encouraging consumers to make their own choices in a safe and supportive environment. Documenting progress to ensure that care strategies are effective and responsive to consumer needs. Paid Training No experience required – paid training provided. Employee incentive trainings with bonuses. Annual training bonus. CPR and First Aid certification/recertification. Medication Administration and documentation. Safe Crisis Management. Ongoing job-related training. Qualifications Must be 18 years of age or older. Access to own transportation. Driver’s license minimum of 3 years. Criminal background check required. Professional and personal references required. General physical with TB test and drug screening required. Benefits Comprehensive Medical and Dental with low cost for employee coverage. FREE employee Vision insurance. FREE employee Life Insurance. Flexible Spending Account. Generous paid time off package beginning the first day of employment, including vacation, sick, and 10 holidays. Employee Assistance Program and Life Coaching. Discounted monthly gym memberships at participating local fitness centers. 401(k) Plan for eligible employees with 6% match and free certified wealth management advisors available. Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. FREE meals for residential staff in most programs. Employee Referral Bonus. Opportunities for growth, development, and upward mobility. Employee engagement events. United Way Partner Agency Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr Strawberry Fields