Lead Direct Support Professional

Arc Human Services is seeking a Lead Direct Support Professional ( Lead DSP)  to join our team!

Are you looking for a meaningful job that provides a dynamic work environment, opportunity for advancement and the chance to MAKE A DIFFERENCE in the lives of others? Arc Human Services is a premier provider of intellectual and developmental disability and mental illness support. We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of those we serve since 1952.  

Summary:  

 To support the operation of the designated community homes, the staff, and individuals.  Responsible for health, welfare, and development of individuals, and for assisting with and coordinating all aspects of the Community Residential Rehabilitation Services.  Responsible for making recommendations and communicating with the Program Specialist for disciplinary actions if warranted.  Responsible for coaching and training staff to perform to their fullest potential.  Responsible for compliance with all applicable county and state regulations, as well as agency policies and procedures by performing the following duties working from a basic schedule, including varying days and hours at the discretion of the Residential Program Specialist.  This position will be responsible for assisting in direct care coverage as required. 

We offer:  

• Excellent Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision and Supplemental Insurances  

• Generous Paid Time Off  

• Company paid life and disability insurances  

• 401K Retirement Plans with 5% employer match  

• Non-Profit employee discounts and eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness  

• Opportunity to work overtime and holiday bonuses  

• Associate degree (A.A) or equivalent form a two-year college in social work, psychology, or related field is preferred or at least 2 years of experience in a related field.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. 

• Valid PA Driver’s License  

• Candidate will need to have the ability to pass background checks, physical, TB (ALL company paid!) - must regularly lift and / or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50).  

Arc Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer