Building Our Team!!

Direct Support Professionals

(Providing direct care to individuals with developmental disabilities in Community-Based settings.)

$13.50 per hour

Sign-on Bonus of $400.00 if currently working at another DDD agency after successfully completing 90 day probationary period.

Work with leading Mercer County non-profit, serving people with developmental disabilities. This position works one on one with individuals with special needs and /or developmental disabilities by ensuring they participate in their community an engage in activities of their choice.

Key Accountabilities:

• Ability to maintain a positive, safe, healthy, enriched, and stimulating environment for the individuals served in the program.

• Ability to provide meaningful interactions with the individuals served. Ensure individuals are actively engaged with activities of their choice and personal preferences.
• Ability to perform direct care functions when necessary
• Ability to confer with all parties involved to develop an individualized community-based plan.
• Ability to work flexible scheduled based on the needs of the consumers.
• Ability to transport individuals to and from their communities' outings in your personal vehicle.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma
• Valid Driver's Licenses (less than 3 suspensions and/or points in the past 3 years)
• Successfully pass background check, drug screen, and physical
• Prior experience working with adults with developmental disabilities.

Please complete an application at: www.arcmercer.org

Questions: recruiter@arcmercer.org       Phone: (609) 643-4571

All offers are contingent on a successful background check.  The Arc Mercer is an equal opportunity employer.