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Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Day Community

Do you want to share your knowledge and help others achieve goals?

As a Direct Support Professional in our community day program you will be helping adults with intellectual and physical disabilities foster independence. You will be there every step of the way as our individuals gain valuable new skills. Work with a team of creative and reliable professionals to help our adults grow, learn and connect with others in their community. It’s more than a career; it’s a fulfilling way of life.

Responsibilities include implementing goal plans, assisting with vocational, pre-vocational, social and communication skills, personal care, and completing progress notes. Direct Support Professionals follow activity schedules and participate in interesting, growth-oriented in-facility activities, transport and accompany individuals on community outings and complete additional position requirements unique to the facility.

We are committed to providing a safe environment throughout the hiring process, orientation, and at the worksite. Covid training, enhanced cleaning and disinfecting, and ample PPE is worn and provided as needed.

Qualifications for Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Day Community:

• Must be 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Eligibility for State Police Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse History Clearance
• FBI fingerprint clearance required for individuals whom do not meet PA residency requirements.

Benefits for Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Day Community:

We offer competitive wages, ongoing training and flexible scheduling for both Full- and Part-Time positions. In addition, Full-Time employees receive a generous benefits package, which includes:

Medical & Time Off

• Medical/Dental/Vision with coverage options for spouse and dependents
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Generous PTO plans
• 7 Paid holiday days
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability available
• Discounted on-site weekday childcare (Erie Campus)
• Employee discounts for select events and services

Bonuses & Opportunities

• 401(k) and 403(b) Retirement Savings
• Eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• Employee Referral Program with bonuses up to $750
• Paid training
• Scholarship opportunities
• Tuition discount at Mercyhurst University, Gannon University, Penn State Behrend and Lasalle University to continue your education

Who is Barber National Institute?

The Barber National Institute is a non-profit committed to its mission of providing the highest quality services for children and adults with autism, intellectual disabilities or behavioral health challenges and their families. Since our founding in 1952, we have evolved into a multi-faceted organization serving more than 6,200 individuals annually with a wide range of educational, vocational, residential and behavioral health programs.

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