DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL 1 RESIDENTIAL - WESTSIDE ERIE

Join our amazing team as a Direct Support Professional (DPS) on the WESTSIDE of ERIE.

At EHCA, we assist people with disabilities to live rich and fulfilling lives. We provide compassionate, therapeutic, and medical support to individuals of all ages and all levels of disability while enabling them to live with purpose and dignity. 

We are looking for EXPERIENCED caregivers who are interested in working on the WESTSIDE of ERIE. The best candidates will bring a strong, professional commitment to supporting others and finding joy in their work. As a Direct Support Professional, you will help each person have the opportunity to make choices, contribute to their daily lifestyle, and enjoy a home-like atmosphere.

If working on the westside is not convenient for you, please visit our website to view other opportunities: https://ehca.org/who-we-are/careers.html

FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE.

Benefits for YOU:

• $.50 per hour increase after 6 months
• All positions are eligible for a matching 401K contribution
• 30 HPW (hours per week) or greater positions are offered vision insurance at no cost; medical insurance is available for the employee at $15 per pay period
• 37.5 HPW and greater positions are also offered dental and life insurance at no cost 
• Paid Time Off - PTO and sick time benefits are available after 3 months of employment
• Paid Holidays - Holiday pay after 30 days of employment
• Paid Training
• Employee Referral Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program 

DSP Requirements include:

• Have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Be 18 years of age or older.
• With EHCA's assistance, the ability to obtain all clearances as required to meet regulatory compliance. This includes Act 33 (PA child abuse), Act 34 (PA criminal background check, Act 73 FBI fingerprint clearance, and the National Sex Offender Database. For applicants who have lived out of state in the last 2 years, the Department of Aging clearance is required.