Direct Support Professional

L'Arche Erie provides a wonderful opportunity to share life with adults with intellectual disabilities. We attend to daily living responsibilities and personal care/needs of the core members (residents) in a home setting. We discover the value and gifts of each person through our mutual friendships and time spent together. We change hearts one at a time---the next one could be yours!

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assisting individuals with daily living tasks including personal care
• Assure safety measures of the home are carried out
• Assist in the implementation of Support plans and adherence to State Regulations
• Remain awake during scheduled hours
• Daily documentation and upkeep of records
• Medication Administration
• Cooking
• Upkeep of the home/vehicles
• Provide transportation
• Participate in meetings of the house, team and community
• Meet all training/in-service requirements as well as L'Arche formations
• Encourage and participate in daily home activities, social outings, etc.

Qualifications and Skills:

• High School diploma/GED
• Valid driver's license
• Criminal History/Clearances and Driving Record
• Experience working with persons with Intellectual disabilities
• Positive, caring attitude
• Promptness, dependability and flexibility

Schedule and placement in the home may fluctuate. Schedules are created to meet the needs of the home.

L’Arche Erie, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.