Direct Support Professional

Are you ready to build meaningful, lasting friendships that challenge your perspective and allow you to see the world differently?

As a DSP at L’Arche Erie, you will support adults with disabilities in daily tasks, fostering a home of trust, care, and mutual growth.

• Desire to work with, to learn from, and to relate to people with intellectual disabilities
• Desire to work in an inclusive and diverse community
• Independence, initiative and professionalism as demonstrated by:
  • Ability to work cooperatively and constructively as part of a team
  • Ability to take responsibility for health and safety of others
  • Ability to work with individuals of different religious affiliation, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, etc.

• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to fulfill a flexible schedule, including weekends
• Ability to lift at least 40 lbs. and transfer individuals
• Satisfactory criminal background check
• High School diploma or equivalent

• Supports individuals with disabilities in:
  • Personal care needs (clothing, hygiene, eating, etc.), money management, medical care, appointments, family and work connections, household chores, laundry, medications, meal preparation, transportation
  • Track individuals’ goals, support plans and outcomes; documenting information as needed
  • Communicating and self-advocating effectively with doctors and other professionals
• Participates on a team, including sharing responsibility for:
  • Household maintenance, housekeeping, laundry, cleaning, meal prep, property upkeep, shopping, and household financial management
  • Scheduled routines
  • Regularly scheduled meetings
• Builds a relationship of mutual care and support with people with disabilities
• Observes the rights and personal dignity of others
• Fosters a home life of unity, mutual respect, and participation by all members
• Learns and implements the policies and procedures of L’Arche
• Assists in the implementation of Individualized Support Plans and adheres to state regulations
• Communicates and advocates effectively with doctors and other professionals
• Participates in the functions and life of the community
• Completes other duties as assigned

Schedules are based on the needs of the individuals and their homes. Flexibility of schedule is required.

L’Arche Erie is an Equal Opportunity Employer.