Residential Caregiver/DSP | PT in Bellefonte, PA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Residential Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Pay: $17/hour + Shift Differentials + $600 Sign-on Bonus
Location: Bellefonte or Zion, PA
Schedule: Part-Time, flexible scheduling

No Experience Needed (all training is paid!)

Schedule & Pay

• Starting pay: $17/hour + $600 sign-on/stay-on bonus
• +$1/hour differentials for late nights, weekends, and holidays ( differentials can stack !)
• Opportunities for extra shifts & overtime (time-and-a-half)

Benefits

• 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
• 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: DSPs 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 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 Part-Time Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) / Caregivers to provide direct care and support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism (IDD/A) in our residential group homes near Bellefonte, PA .

Whether you're looking for an entry-level healthcare job, a caregiver position, or the start of a rewarding human services career, this is a great opportunity. No experience is required; we provide 26 hours of paid training each year to help you build the skills and confidence needed to succeed.

As a DSP, you'll assist individuals with daily living activities, personal care, community participation, and skill development while building meaningful relationships that promote independence, inclusion, and quality of life. Every day offers the chance to make a lasting difference.

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