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Community Service Group (CSG) Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Pottsville, Pennsylvania
Are you a Direct Care Worker, Home Health Aid, Caregiver, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or looking for an opportunity to help people, have we got a job for you. Hiring Immediately, no experience necessary!
Join Community Services Group (CSG) as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) *in Schuylkill County* and find meaning in your work every day. Support adults with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities (IDD) to live life to its fullest.
- Starting wage $15 per hour with increase possible based on relevant IDD experience. Potential to earn a shift differential.
- Full-Time, Part-Time & Flexible - 2nd & 3rd shift positions.
- Locations in Pottsville, Frackville, Schuylkill Haven, Tamaqua and other locations across Schuylkill County.
- You will be part of a team of coworkers trained and working across a group of community homes.
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) you will develop relationships with adults with an intellectual and/or developmental disability where they live, work, or in other community settings, in order to promote their emotional, physical and personal well-being. In this caregiver role, you will:
- Assist individuals in the development of appropriate life skills necessary to reach their highest level of potential including interaction with others, cooking, housekeeping, money management, personal hygiene, etc.
- Support the individuals' preferences and ensure their interests are honored.
- Actively search for opportunities for those you serve to experience life in their homes and communities based on their hobbies and interests.
- Help individuals reach their goals to be more independent by offering guidance, instruction, and role modeling.
CSG, a Certified B Corporation and one of the largest human services providers in PA, is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer supporting Workforce Diversity.
Perks & Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Prescription, & Vision Insurance available for employees, spouses, domestic partners, & children who qualify
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Training
- Opportunities for Advancement
- Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
- Traditional or Roth 401K Plans and Life Insurance
- Wellness Opportunities
- Family Medical and Parental Leave
- Tuition Assistance
- Mentor/Mentee Opportunities
Availability will vary by position.
Qualifications:
- 18 or older.
- Willingness to accompany those you serve into the community and provide support and assistance in interactions while maintaining sensitivity to the civil and human rights and dignity of the individual.
- Valid driver's license and the willingness to transport individuals in personal or CSG vehicles, including passenger vans.
- Willingness and ability to work in and travel to an identified group of community homes.
- Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
When you become a valued member of the CSG Team, you will make an impact in someone else's life, while also making a difference in your own.