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Caregiver, Direct Support Professional

Strawberry Fields • Full-time • State College, Pennsylvania • 1m ago

Job Details

State College - State College, PA

Full-Time/Part-Time

High School

$16.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

Caregiver, Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Full-time wages from $17-$20

Part-time wages from $16-$18

Both are based on education and experience.

Fuel your passion to Empower Individuals, Enrich Lives, Build Skills, Create Connections

Top 100 Organizations three years in a row, 2021-2023 as recognized by PA Business Central

We are celebrating 50+ years of caring for individuals in the Centre region!

Why Work with Us?

At Strawberry Fields, we are driven by our mission to enhance the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or mental health challenges. Get paid and have fun while doing it! When you join SFI, you will be fostering an environment that promotes respect, dignity, and growth. Every day, our DSPs make a real difference. They are not just caregivers—they are champions for our consumers' right to live fulfilling, independent lives.

How You'll Make an Impact - As a DSP, your primary role will be to provide 24/7 support to individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or mental health challenges. This includes -

Assisting with daily living activities- such as meal preparation, personal hygiene, bathing, dressing, medication administration, and household management.
Teambuilding- by sharing the responsibility of providing care in the evenings, on weekends, and during holidays. Giving and receiving feedback and participating in staff and consumer meetings
Developing and implementing individualized care plans- that support consumers’ goals towards independence and community integration.
Building relationships- through consistent interaction, fostering both social skills and community connections. Participating with consumers in social activities such as art class, Special Olympics, cooking, crafts, sports, and other recreational activities
Promoting empowerment- by encouraging consumers to make their own choices in a safe and supportive environment.
Documenting progress- to ensure that care strategies are effective and responsive to consumer needs.

Paid Training -

No experience required - We provide paid training!
Employee incentive trainings with bonuses
Annual Training Bonus
CPR and First Aid certification/recertification
Medication Administration and documentation
Safe Crisis Management
Ongoing job-related training

Minimum Qualifications -

Access to own transportation
Must be 18 years of age or older
Criminal background check required
Professional and Personal references required
General physical with Tuberculosis test and drug screening required

Benefits for full-time employees -

Comprehensive Medical and Dental with low cost for employee coverage
FREE employee Vision insurance
FREE employee Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Generous paid time off package beginning the first day of employment that includes vacation, sick, and 10 holidays
Employee Assistance Program and Life Coaching
Discounted monthly gym memberships at participating, local fitness centers

Other Benefits-

Student Loan Repayment of up to $1,000.00 for eligible employees
Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer - Free consultation and assistance with paperwork
401(k) Plan for eligible employees with 6% match and free certified wealth management advisors available
Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees
FREE meals for residential staff in most programs
Sleep overnight shifts available at some programs
Employee Referral Bonus
Opportunities for growth, development, and upward mobility
Employee engagement events