Direct Support Professional (DSP)
2.
8 Altoona, PA Altoona, PA Part-time Full-time Part-time Full-time $14.
00 - $17.
15 an hour $14.
00 - $17.
15 an hour 3 days ago 3 days ago 3 days ago About Us Skills of Central PA (Skills) provides support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health challenges throughout central Pennsylvania.
If you're looking for a place where you can grow your career while helping people, give Skills a closer look! We have full-time evening positions available (no full-time daylight or overnight available) in Blair County, including Altoona, Hollidaysburg and Roaring Spring that we would love to discuss with you! We have part-time positions available on all shifts.
All positions require a weekend (Saturday and Sunday, every other weekend) rotation and a holiday rotation.
Our full-time positions are as follows:
Altoona:
Daylight/Evening position working four days per week (one 12-hr shift 6a-6p, two 10-hr shifts) w/ weekend rotation (6a-2p) Altoona:
Evening position (2p-10p) w/ weekend rotation Altoona:
Evening position (2p-10p) w/ weekend rotation (11a-7p) Altoona:
Evening position (3p-11p) w/ weekend rotation Altoona:
Evening position (4p-12a) w/ weekend rotation Altoona:
Awake Overnight position (11p-9a) four 10-hr shifts MUST be a CNA or CMA Duncansville:
Evening position (2p-10p) w/ weekend rotation:
MUST have experience working with individuals with behaviors Duncansville:
Evening position (3p-11p) w/ weekend rotation:
MUST have experience working with individuals with behaviors Hollidaysburg:
Evening position (4p-12a) w/ weekend rotation Roaring Spring:
Daylight/Evening position working four days per week (one 12-hr shift 6a-6p, two 10-hr shifts) w/ weekend rotation (6a-2p) We have part-time positions available on all shifts (first-limited, second and third) in Altoona, Duncansville, Hollidaysburg and Roaring Spring.
We offer differentials for evening and overnight shifts and weekend hours worked.
Pay rate is based on experience.
CNAs are offered a higher rate.
About the Job NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! WE WILL TRAIN YOU!! Skills is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to work in our residential group homes.
DSPs are the key to the services we provide people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The job is challenging and rewarding.
As a DSP you will:
Use person-centered thinking to thoroughly understand the wants and needs of the people you support and what is important to/for them Plan parties, games, crafts, outings, and other activities based on the interests of people you support Drive people to and from fun community activities and appointments Help the people you support build meaningful relationships in their communities and become a part of their support system at home Support people with their daily living needs, independence skills, and personal care (e.
g.
, grooming, bathing, feeding, cooking, cleaning, etc.
) Administer medication(s), after you receive thorough training Complete documentation, as needed Check out the videos on our Career site for more information about what it's like to work at Skills! You can find us at www.
SkillsOfCentralPa.
org About You There are a few things you'll need to succeed at Skills.
If you've got what it takes, this may be the most rewarding career you'll ever have! You need grit.
In this line of work, some days are challenging.
When the going gets tough, you have to be tougher.
You need heart.
The people we support are vulnerable, so treating them with kindness, compassion, and respect is a must, not an option.
You need to advocate.
The people we support sometimes have difficulty speaking for themselves, so you need to learn about their needs and support them.
You need to mentor.
Our day-to-day work involves teaching people the skills they need to succeed.
You have to be patient and dedicated to their progress.
About the Requirements You do not need prior experience or a college degree to become a Direct Support Professional.
In fact, we'll provide all of the training and certification you need to be successful.
There are a few simple requirements you'll need for the position:
18 years of age or older High School diploma or GED equivalent Valid driver's license Eligible to work in the United States Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
$14.
00 - $17.
15 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule:
8 hour shift Evening shift Holidays Overtime Weekends as needed Application Question(s):
Do you have experience working with individuals with Intellectual Disabilities? Are you looking for a Full-Time or Part-Time position? Are you available for the required weekend (every other weekend) rotation and the holiday rotation? Were you referred by a current Skills employee? If so, who? Education:
High school or equivalent (Required) License/Certification:
CNA (Preferred) Driver's License (Required) Shift availability:
Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred) Overnight Shift (Preferred) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
8 Altoona, PA Altoona, PA Part-time Full-time Part-time Full-time $14.
00 - $17.
15 an hour $14.
00 - $17.
15 an hour 3 days ago 3 days ago 3 days ago About Us Skills of Central PA (Skills) provides support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health challenges throughout central Pennsylvania.
If you're looking for a place where you can grow your career while helping people, give Skills a closer look! We have full-time evening positions available (no full-time daylight or overnight available) in Blair County, including Altoona, Hollidaysburg and Roaring Spring that we would love to discuss with you! We have part-time positions available on all shifts.
All positions require a weekend (Saturday and Sunday, every other weekend) rotation and a holiday rotation.
Our full-time positions are as follows:
Altoona:
Daylight/Evening position working four days per week (one 12-hr shift 6a-6p, two 10-hr shifts) w/ weekend rotation (6a-2p) Altoona:
Evening position (2p-10p) w/ weekend rotation Altoona:
Evening position (2p-10p) w/ weekend rotation (11a-7p) Altoona:
Evening position (3p-11p) w/ weekend rotation Altoona:
Evening position (4p-12a) w/ weekend rotation Altoona:
Awake Overnight position (11p-9a) four 10-hr shifts MUST be a CNA or CMA Duncansville:
Evening position (2p-10p) w/ weekend rotation:
MUST have experience working with individuals with behaviors Duncansville:
Evening position (3p-11p) w/ weekend rotation:
MUST have experience working with individuals with behaviors Hollidaysburg:
Evening position (4p-12a) w/ weekend rotation Roaring Spring:
Daylight/Evening position working four days per week (one 12-hr shift 6a-6p, two 10-hr shifts) w/ weekend rotation (6a-2p) We have part-time positions available on all shifts (first-limited, second and third) in Altoona, Duncansville, Hollidaysburg and Roaring Spring.
We offer differentials for evening and overnight shifts and weekend hours worked.
Pay rate is based on experience.
CNAs are offered a higher rate.
About the Job NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! WE WILL TRAIN YOU!! Skills is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to work in our residential group homes.
DSPs are the key to the services we provide people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The job is challenging and rewarding.
As a DSP you will:
Use person-centered thinking to thoroughly understand the wants and needs of the people you support and what is important to/for them Plan parties, games, crafts, outings, and other activities based on the interests of people you support Drive people to and from fun community activities and appointments Help the people you support build meaningful relationships in their communities and become a part of their support system at home Support people with their daily living needs, independence skills, and personal care (e.
g.
, grooming, bathing, feeding, cooking, cleaning, etc.
) Administer medication(s), after you receive thorough training Complete documentation, as needed Check out the videos on our Career site for more information about what it's like to work at Skills! You can find us at www.
SkillsOfCentralPa.
org About You There are a few things you'll need to succeed at Skills.
If you've got what it takes, this may be the most rewarding career you'll ever have! You need grit.
In this line of work, some days are challenging.
When the going gets tough, you have to be tougher.
You need heart.
The people we support are vulnerable, so treating them with kindness, compassion, and respect is a must, not an option.
You need to advocate.
The people we support sometimes have difficulty speaking for themselves, so you need to learn about their needs and support them.
You need to mentor.
Our day-to-day work involves teaching people the skills they need to succeed.
You have to be patient and dedicated to their progress.
About the Requirements You do not need prior experience or a college degree to become a Direct Support Professional.
In fact, we'll provide all of the training and certification you need to be successful.
There are a few simple requirements you'll need for the position:
18 years of age or older High School diploma or GED equivalent Valid driver's license Eligible to work in the United States Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
$14.
00 - $17.
15 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule:
8 hour shift Evening shift Holidays Overtime Weekends as needed Application Question(s):
Do you have experience working with individuals with Intellectual Disabilities? Are you looking for a Full-Time or Part-Time position? Are you available for the required weekend (every other weekend) rotation and the holiday rotation? Were you referred by a current Skills employee? If so, who? Education:
High school or equivalent (Required) License/Certification:
CNA (Preferred) Driver's License (Required) Shift availability:
Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred) Overnight Shift (Preferred) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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