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Direct Support Professional 

Employment Type:
Full and Part Time

Company Name:
Skills of Central PA

Industry Type:
Healthcare

Location of Position:
Blair County (Altoona, Hollidaysburg, Duncansville, or Roaring Spring)

Job Description:
Skills is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to work in our residential group homes. DSPs are the key to the services we provide for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The job is not for everyone, but it is both challenging and rewarding. As a DSP you will:
  • Utilize person-centered Individual Support Plans to assess and support a person's needs
  • Assist individuals with disabilities with their daily living, independence skills, and personal care (e.g., grooming, bathing, feeding, cooking, cleaning, etc.)
  • Accompany individuals to and from appointments and community activities
  • Help people foster meaningful relationships with people in the community
  • Administer medication(s), after you receive thorough training
  • Complete appropriate documentation
Check out the videos on our Career site for more information about what it's like to work at Skills!
About the Benefits
Skills offers a great benefits package and a work environment to match!
  • Various Schedules Available to Match Your Lifestyle
  • Competitive Pay
  • Work Vehicle Available While On the Job*
  • Paid Holidays
  • Generous Paid Time Off, Plus Personal Time and Sick Time*
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options*
  • Flexible Spending Account for Medical and Dependent Care*
  • 401K Retirement Program (With Employer Matching)*
  • Life Insurance and Disability Insurance*
  • Tuition Assistance for Higher Education*
  • Employee Wellness Program
  • Exceptional Opportunities for Career Growth
  • Great Co-workers and a Team to Support You!
*For positions that qualify

​About Skills of Central PA

 
Skills of Central PA (Skills) is a non-profit health and human services organization that provides services and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health challenges throughout central Pennsylvania. Skills was founded in 1960 so that people with disabilities could have paid work, gain social skills, and become more independent in the community. Today, Skills is one of the largest human service providers in central Pennsylvania, offering services in 17 counties throughout the region and employing more than 1,100 people in a variety of professional, clinical, and direct support roles. If you're looking for a place where you can grow your career while helping people, give Skills a closer look!
 
About You
 
Not just anyone can work at Skills. There are a few things you'll need to succeed. But, if you've got what it takes, this may be the most rewarding career you'll ever have.
  • You need to have "grit". In this line of work, some days are challenging. When the going gets tough, you have to be tougher. 
  • You need to have "heart". The people we support are vulnerable, so treating them with kindness, compassion, and respect is a must, not an option.
  • You need to be willing to advocate. The people we support sometimes have difficulty speaking for themselves, so you need to learn about their needs and support them.
  • You need to be a mentor. Lots of our day-to-day work involves training and teaching people the skills they need to succeed. You'll have to be patient and dedicated to their progress.
                                                                                                                             
Job Requirements:  
You do not need prior experience or a college degree to become a Direct Support Professional. In fact, we'll provide all of the training and certification you need to be successful. There are a few simple requirements you'll need for the position:
  • 18 years of age or older
  • High School diploma or GED equivalent
  • Valid driver's license
  • Eligible to work in the United States
To apply for position: 
This link will take applicants right to our career site: https://skillsofcentralpa.acquiretm.com/job_details_clean.aspx?ID=9424&source=Skills+Career+Page

updated 2/1/21              

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3900 Industrial Park Drive, Suite 12  | Altoona, PA 16602
Phone: (814) 943-8151 | chamber@blairchamber.com
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    • Power Card
    • Small Business Advertising Opportunities
  • Events & Programs
    • Annual Meeting
    • BASICS
    • bizX Regional Trade Show
    • Breakfast Club
    • Business After Hours
    • Business Before Hours
    • Business Excellence Dinner
    • Chamber Golf Classic
    • Committee of Non-Profit Businesses
    • Farm-City
    • Home Garden & Healthy Living Show
    • Leadership Blair County Adult >
      • Class Projects
    • LBC Adult Alumni
    • Leadership Blair County Youth
    • Regional Programs
    • Safety Programming
    • Sustainable Blair County
    • WE-LEaD
    • Young Entrepreneurs Academy
    • Young Professionals of Blair County
    • Workplace Wellness
  • Chamber Trips
  • Job Board
    • Caregiver
    • Customer Service Representatives ( Bank Teller)
    • Production Packers
    • Hardware Store Sales Positions
    • CCTV Truck Operator – Underground Utility Construction
    • Sales
    • Warehouse
    • Certified Flooring Installer
    • Customer Service Agent
    • Agricultural Equipment Technician
    • Field Service Technician
    • GIS & Land Use Coordinator
    • Certified Medical Assistant
    • Trades Craftspeople
    • Construction Superintendent
    • IT Systems Administrator
    • Finance Director
    • Direct Support Professional
    • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
    • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
    • Residential House Cleaner
    • Post-Secondary Adjunct Instructor for Accounting – Part-time
    • Janitorial Cleaner Claysburg
    • Janitorial Healthcare Cleaner Altoona
    • Janitorial Warehouse Cleaner Duncansville
    • Telemarketing/Telesales - Sales
    • VP OF FINANCE and ADMINISTRATION
    • Transportation Construction Inspector Supervisor
    • Transportation Construction Inspector
    • Practical Nursing Instructors
    • Practical Nursing Instructor
    • Electrical Maintenance Foreman
    • Maintenance Electrician
    • PA PreK Counts Manager/HSSAP Specialist
    • Human Resources Consultant
    • Senior HR Consultant
    • Human Resource Assistant
    • Commercial Loan Documentation Specialist
    • Collections/Workout Specialist
    • Warehouse/Delivery/Service Technician
    • Deli and Kitchen Positions
    • Cashier
    • Receptionist
    • Dairy Queen Crew
    • Maintenance Mechanic
    • Cashier-Lights on the Lake
    • Accounting Associate
    • Various Positions Available
    • Customer Service Clerk
    • Directors, Managers, Trainers, Team Members
    • Physical Therapist
    • Physical Therapist Assistant
    • Caregiver – Bedford County
    • Caregiver – Blair County
    • Independent Contractor Sales Position Software/Consulting
    • Junior Business Continuity Consultant
    • Implementation Lead
    • Motor Coach Chauffeur​