Caregiver, Direct Support Professional

Job Details: Job Location: State College

• State College, PA, Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $18.00 - $18.00Hourly, Job Category: Nonprofit
• Social Services, Caregiver, Direct Support Professional (DSP) Pay rate $18.00 per hour. 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! We are now a Certified Nursing Assistant qualifying employer! 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 You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you! Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND – the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers – the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes tuition assistance and student loan repayment, among other benefits! Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible. Other Benefits- 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 Employee Referral Bonus Opportunities for growth, development, and upward mobility Employee engagement events United Way Partner Agency Equal Opportunity Employer *All correspondence regarding application will be via email :