Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Join Community Services Group (CSG), a Certified B Corporation, as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for our Adult Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Services in York and Adams Counties and find meaning in your work every day.

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will develop relationships with individuals 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. You will have the opportunity to:

• Support the civil and human rights of individuals with disabilities while upholding and promoting those rights.
• 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 ensures their interests are honored.
• Actively search for opportunities for individuals to experience life in their homes and communities as others without disabilities do.
• Facilitate life in the community through activities based on the hobbies and interests of those you will support.
• Help individuals reach their goals to be more independent by offering guidance, instruction, and role modeling.
• Be the Heart and Soul of our IDD Services.

This position offers:

• Wage based on relevant experience.
• An incentive bonus.
• Full-Time, Part-Time & Flexible schedules - 2nd & 3rd shifts including weekend hours.
• Locations in Dover, Hanover, New Oxford, New Salem, Red Lion, and York, PA.
• Variety in terms of daily routine and tasks with the opportunity for growth in your skills and understanding of others.
• Extensive paid training with an assigned Mentor that you can use in all aspects of your life.
• Career Development Opportunities through ongoing focused training and development.
• Autonomy to make decisions within a stable work environment while being supported by your team and your leadership.
• Up-to-date, user friendly technology and in-house IT support.

CSG offers Health Insurance & Benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription, Vision & Life Insurance - Available for employees, spouses and domestic partners who qualify.
• Generous Paid Time Off & Other Paid Leave.
• Wellness Programs and Reimbursement.
• 401K with employer match, Tuition Assistance & More!

Health Insurance & Benefits availability will vary.

Become a valued member of the CSG Team. Together, we are a force for good!

Like other healthcare organizations, we provide essential services to individuals and we will continue to serve and to hire during the COVID-19 pandemic while providing a safe and stable work environment for our team.

Community Services Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer supporting Workforce Diversity.

Qualifications:

• 18 or older.
• High school diploma or equivalency or the desire to assist individuals to live life to its fullest.
• Willingness to accompany individuals into the community and provide support and assistance in interactions while maintaining sensitivity to the rights and dignity of the individual.
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet individual's and program's needs.
• Valid driver's license and the willingness to transport individuals within the community in personal or CSG vehicles, including passenger vans.
• Be able to provide criminal background checks that were completed within the last year.

Successful DSPs at CSG are:

• Patient, compassionate, reliable, attentive, creative, flexible, understanding and open-minded.
• Committed to and advocate for the individuals we serve.
• Team players who are able to work well with others while being adaptable.
• Able to celebrate small successes while working towards long term goals.