Caregiver, Direct Support Professional (Dsp)

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

United Way Partner Agency

Equal Opportunity Employer

• All correspondence regarding application will be via email