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Strawberry Fields, Inc. Direct Support Professional (DSP) in State College, Pennsylvania
* Direct Support Professional (DSP)*
*How You'll Make an Impact - *As a Direct Support Professional (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
*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.