Direct Support Professional

Description: Direct Support Professional-Behavior Support

Corry Counseling of LECOM Health is looking for Full-time and Part-time Direct Support Professionals (DSP) for a new residential home in Erie, PA. This home will provide 24-hour care and support for a single individual with intellectual and developmental disabilities and high-structured needs.

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will play a vital role in supporting this individual by promoting independence, minimizing challenging behaviors, and fostering community involvement. Your responsibilities will include assisting with daily living activities, implementing support plans, and helping the individual achieve personal goals that reflect their dreams and aspirations.

DSPs should be prepared to work in an environment that may include unpredictable behaviors, verbal and physical aggression, and self-injurious actions. This role involves mental and physical demands such as stress management, muscle strain, and exposure to loud environments. Work settings may vary, including both the home and community settings.

If you are passionate about making a difference in someone's life and are ready to take on a rewarding challenge, we encourage you to apply!

Schedule:

· Full-time (40 hours/week); Part-time (20-30 hours/week)

· 1st, 2nd & 3rd shifts

· Weekend; Substitute/Relief Staff

Responsibilities:

· Supports individual in all aspects of daily living, providing only the necessary assistance to promote maximum independence and self-sufficiency

· Carries out directives of supervisor with regards to home management, Adult Daily Living Skills, Self-Help Skills and Community involvement.

· Collaborates with colleagues, supervisors, and healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans while building valuable skills in a supportive environment.

· Carries out Individualized Support Plans (ISP) to ensure personalized care and goal achievement.

· Follows all agency policies, procedures and protocols regarding safety in all environments that is healthy, safe, peaceful and comfortable always.

· Accurately completes daily documentation in compliance with all regulations and guidelines.

· Adheres to PA State Regulations as established in 6400 regs.

· Attends team meetings as required.

· Completes all training in a timely manner.

Why join Corry Counseling of LECOM Health?

Compensation: Base pay for full-time positions starts at $22/hour; Base pay for part-time starts at $20/hour.

Time Off: Full-time employees receive 8 Paid holidays in addition to generous vacation, sick, and paid time off. Part-time staff working a minimum of fifteen (15) hours per week, or more, are eligible for vacation accruals based on the average hours worked per week.

Professional Advancement: Professional development opportunities and dedicated training budget.

Benefits (for those working 30+ hours a week):

· Medical Insurance

· Highmark BC/BS Medical Insurance

· Employee only coverage costs only $35/pay and family is only $160/pay!

· Home Host option* – waived co-pays and deductibles when utilizing LECOM physicians, Corry Memorial Hospital and Millcreek Community Hospital.

o When using the Home Host benefits, all copayments and deductibles are waived with the exception for advanced diagnostics, certain types of therapy, durable medical equipment, infertility treatment, transplants, and certain surgical expenses

· Dental Insurance

· BAI Insurance

· Employee coverage is only $5/month and Family coverage is only $13.60/month.

· Vision Insurance.

· Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability and AD&D are provided at no cost to you.

· Various other elective benefits are available such as Identity theft protection, Short-Term Disability, travel insurance, pet Insurance, etc.

· Employee Assistance program (EAP).

· Employee Referral program.

Retirement: 403(b) Savings Plan enrollment with company match up to 6% of your pay after one year of employment.

· Returning employees may take advantage of the retirement match immediately or earlier than one year.

Wellness: No cost Employee Assistance Program, discounted membership to LECOM Wellness Center and a dedication to work/life balance.

Student Loan Forgiveness: We are a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit which qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Requirements:

· A high school diploma or GED

Additional Requirements:

· Must have a valid driver’s license, current insurance coverage and consistent access to a

reliable vehicle.

· Act 33 (PA Child Abuse) must be received prior to hire.

· Act 34 Clearance (PA State Police Record Check) OR the Department of Human Services FBI

Fingerprinting must also be received prior to hire along with the Act 33 clearance.

· Mandated Reporter and Safety Care Training within 30 days of hire.

· Able to lift/or carry up to 50 pounds

· Strong written and verbal communication skills

Corry Counseling of LECOM Health commits to further living our values of inclusion and compassion and to strengthening policies and practices that better demonstrate social responsibility, diversity, inclusion equity, and cultural humility. We are committed to continuously listening, learning, and growing. We believe that an informed, diverse, and representative workforce will help everyone achieve more and do better.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.