Direct Support Professional

Are you ready to build meaningful, lasting friendships that challenge your perspective and allow you to see the world differently?

As a DSP at L’Arche Erie, you will support adults with disabilities in daily tasks, fostering a home of trust, care, and mutual growth.

• Desire to work with, to learn from, and to relate to people with intellectual disabilities
• Desire to work in an inclusive and diverse community
• Independence, initiative and professionalism as demonstrated by:

o Ability to work cooperatively and constructively as part of a team

o Ability to take responsibility for health and safety of others

o Ability to work with individuals of different religious affiliation, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, etc.

Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to fulfill a flexible schedule, including weekends
• Ability to lift at least 40 lbs. and transfer individuals
• Satisfactory criminal background check
• High School diploma or equivalent

Duties and responsibilities (training is provided):

• Supports individuals with disabilities in:

o Personal care needs (clothing, hygiene, eating, etc.), money management, medical care, appointments, family and work connections, household chores, laundry, medications, meal preparation, transportation

o Track individuals’ goals, support plans and outcomes; documenting information as needed

o Communicating and self-advocating effectively with doctors and other professionals

• Participates on a team, including sharing responsibility for:

o Household maintenance, housekeeping, laundry, cleaning, meal prep, property upkeep, shopping, and household financial management

o Scheduled routines

o Regularly scheduled meetings

• Builds a relationship of mutual care and support with people with disabilities
• Observes the rights and personal dignity of others
• Fosters a home life of unity, mutual respect, and participation by all members
• Learns and implements the policies and procedures of L’Arche
• Assists in the implementation of Individualized Support Plans and adheres to state regulations
• Communicates and advocates effectively with doctors and other professionals
• Participates in the functions and life of the community
• Completes other duties as assigned

Schedules are based on the needs of the individuals and their homes. Flexibility of schedule is required.

L’Arche Erie is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What excites you about this opportunity?
• Tell us in detail about your prior experience in this role, if any?
• What skills have you developed while working as a direct support professional?
• At L'Arche Erie, we use a flex schedule where employees may be required to work morning or evening and weekend time frames depending on the home's needs. Are there any days and times you are unavailable?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Lake City, PA 16423 (Required)

Work Location: In person