Hybrid Direct Support Professional - Community Participation Support Services at Croyle-Nielsen Therapeutic Associates

Description

Be seen. Be heard. Be valued!!! Work for a company that cares about their people, where you can have fun at work every day with some pretty awesome people!

If you're looking for a new adventure that will have a lasting impact on yourself and others, THIS JOB IS FOR YOU!? At CNTA, we believe everyone must live their best life, and when you join our team, you will have a strong sense of purpose and belonging. We promise you will learn and be rewarded daily as you help to make a positive difference in someone’s life! Our DSPs' main goal is to provide high quality, professional, competent, and compassionate caregiving to adults diagnosed with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

Community Participation Support DSP Benefits:

• Paid training
• Generous PTO plans accumulating on day 1
• Paid holidays
• Stability to work for a company that makes people their priority?in an engaging and rewarding work environment
• Career advancement, unlimited educational opportunities, and nationally recognized DSP certification
• Insurance benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, short-term disability, and 401K with immediate vesting and company-match. Some benefits are available to employees averaging 20+ hours/week.
• Numerous employee perks.
• Culture of Gratitude
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Personalized job development

Community Participation Support DSP Responsibilities:

• Provide direct care and support to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities in a variety of settings within our local community.
• Mentor our individuals to live active, safe, and fulfilling lives by helping the individual participate in their local community.
• Follow the individual’s support plan, knowing the goals they want to reach, and find fun, unique ways to increase their community involvement to meet these goals.
• Implement behavior management techniques to promote positive behaviors and reduce challenging behaviors.

Requirements

Community Participation Support DSP Skills and Requirements:

• Independence to work within the community and creativity to find opportunities for community involvement.
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with individuals, their families, and their caregivers as well as the DSPs team.
• Compassionate and patient demeanor to provide emotional support to individuals.
• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid, current PA driver’s license and successfully complete a driving history record check.
• Successfully complete a pre-employment physical and drug screen and criminal background check.
• Reliable transportation to travel between and throughout the Johnstown and Somerset areas.

ABOUT CNTA

At Croyle-Nielsen Therapeutic Associates we are a team of fun loving, caring, motivated, kind, and compassionate professionals providing life altering support services for our clients, empowering them to live great lives. This is NOT your typical personal care job! While we sometimes help our clients with personal grooming if needed, we are more like your favorite teacher, best coach, community mentor, greatest supporter, and favorite aunt/uncle, all rolled into one! Through our work, we empower our employees and provide all the resources for you to assist our clients to live full, healthy, fun, and balanced lives, all while making sure they are safe and cared for.

CNTA’s culture is built on a strong foundation of purpose, where every team member contributes to something greater than themselves. We believe that operating a healthy company is about serving the needs of our clients, providing a great experience for our employees, and making a positive impact on people’s lives within the communities we serve each and every day!??Compassion and empathy run deep in our veins, fostering a supportive environment where you are empowered to be solution-focused. Our leadership is defined by integrity and innovation, inspiring you to thrive in your role. We practice gratitude daily, appreciating the small wins that fuel our growth. Together, we are a powerhouse of teamwork, leveraging each other’s strengths to achieve greatness.