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UCP Central PA is currently hiring Direct Support Professionals to work in our Adult Day Programs. We are looking for individuals who care deeply about making a lasting difference in the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism.
If you are looking for a job that is fun, challenging and always rewarding – working with people who are often cast aside in this world – this job is for YOU! You will fall in love with wonderful people, pay attention to the special details in their lives, get creative - and help real people achieve happiness and greater independence in their lives.
UCP is committed to creating a LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS for individuals who, without the loving support of dedicated professionals, may never achieve their full potential in life. We provide lifelong services to persons of all abilities through the dedication and collaboration of our amazing Direct Support Professionals, empowering individuals to enjoy life, develop and reach new milestones each day. If you would like to start an exciting career with an organization committed to excellence and innovation, please consider joining the new UCP Central PA team and start a rewarding career! We offer flexible schedules with both full and part time hours available Monday through Friday with no holiday, evening or weekend work required.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Assisting adults with disabilities in communication development, community exploration and relationship building so that they can enjoy their lives;
• Assisting individuals with sensory stimulation and movement exploration;
• Implementing and monitoring developmental growth plans;
• Assisting with daily living skills including personal hygiene needs;
• Organizing and arranging volunteer placements for program participants;
• Assisting in teaching educational/art sessions to program participants;
• Maintain clean and sanitary conditions at the facility.
Why Will YOU LOVE Working for UCP?
• We pay $12/hour with no holiday, evening or weekend work required.
• We love our mission and our passionate Direct Support Professionals are what makes us great!
• We will train you!
• We have an extensive Employee Recognition Program!
• We offer Vision, Dental, and other benefits options!
• We are a progressive organization that believes in working hard and playing hard!
If you are a DSP, an educator, possess special education experience, or if you just want to make a difference, WE WANT TO MEET YOU! We are looking for only the most special people to become DSP’s, Program Specialists and Managers/Supervisors at UCP.
If you are looking for a job that is fun, challenging and always rewarding – working with people who are often cast aside in this world – this job is for YOU! You will fall in love with wonderful people, pay attention to the special details in their lives, get creative - and help real people achieve happiness and greater independence in their lives.
UCP is committed to creating a LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS for individuals who, without the loving support of dedicated professionals, may never achieve their full potential in life. We provide lifelong services to persons of all abilities through the dedication and collaboration of our amazing Direct Support Professionals, empowering individuals to enjoy life, develop and reach new milestones each day. If you would like to start an exciting career with an organization committed to excellence and innovation, please consider joining the new UCP Central PA team and start a rewarding career! We offer flexible schedules with both full and part time hours available Monday through Friday with no holiday, evening or weekend work required.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Assisting adults with disabilities in communication development, community exploration and relationship building so that they can enjoy their lives;
• Assisting individuals with sensory stimulation and movement exploration;
• Implementing and monitoring developmental growth plans;
• Assisting with daily living skills including personal hygiene needs;
• Organizing and arranging volunteer placements for program participants;
• Assisting in teaching educational/art sessions to program participants;
• Maintain clean and sanitary conditions at the facility.
Why Will YOU LOVE Working for UCP?
• We pay $12/hour with no holiday, evening or weekend work required.
• We love our mission and our passionate Direct Support Professionals are what makes us great!
• We will train you!
• We have an extensive Employee Recognition Program!
• We offer Vision, Dental, and other benefits options!
• We are a progressive organization that believes in working hard and playing hard!
If you are a DSP, an educator, possess special education experience, or if you just want to make a difference, WE WANT TO MEET YOU! We are looking for only the most special people to become DSP’s, Program Specialists and Managers/Supervisors at UCP.