What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Direct Support Professional (DSP) position at Lawrence County Association for Responsible Care?
If you're good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If you're the best at what you do, come join our caring team at Lawrence County Association For Responsible Care.
Lawrence County Association for Responsible Care is a private, non-profit social service Agency in New Castle, Pa.
LCARC is the largest provider of community and residential services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism, in Lawrence County.
We are looking for caring, compassionate, and energetic DSPs to assist adults with intellectual disabilities make a home and a life in our community.
We are seeking candidates with a background or interest in Home Health Aid, DSP and Caregiver experience to join our team!
We are hiring full - time candidates to work in the day time, afternoon, midnight, and weekend shifts. Work rotations are part of the schedule.
LCARC provides a generous package of paid time off, paid holidays and other benefits that will be discussed at interview.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- $2000.00 Sign - On Bonus
- FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING AVAILABLE: Employee picks from a number of work shift opportunities, selecting what suits YOU BEST with your schedule and lifestyle! Build your own flexible schedule (Minimum of 32 hours per month)
- Comprehensive Training Program
- Employer Paid Health Insurance 30 days after completing End of Training
- Retirement Plan with a 10% contribution by LCARC after one year of employment and 1,000 hours
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Working with individuals in one of our homes in the community
- Assist with daily activities which included but not limited to: personal hygiene, household management, meal preparation, shopping and community - based appointments
- Provide ongoing support, guidance and role modeling and enable improvement in areas like personal responsibility, social skills, community living skills and behavior.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Applicant must be 18 years of age
- Highschool Diploma OR GED
- Valid Driver's License
- Complete the Onboarding process including: DRUG SCREEN, PHYSICAL AND TB, AND APPLICABLE CLEARANCES.
- Experience in Home Health /Direct Support Preferred
EOE
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.24 - $16.74 per hour
Expected hours: 16 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
- Group home
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Choose your own hours
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
Experience:
- Direct Support Professional: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $17