Direct Support Professional / Caregiver – Residential

Job role overview

  • Date posted

    May 8, 2026

  • Hiring location

    Bellefonte

Description

Job Title: Direct Support Professional (DSP), Residential
Pay: $17/hour + Shift Differentials + $600 Sign-on Bonus
Location: Bellefonte, PA or Howard, PA
Schedule: Part-Time, Evenings & Weekends

Schedule & Pay

  • Starting pay: $17/hour
  • Additional $1/hour shift differentials available (differentials can stack!)
  • Up to $600 sign-on/stay-on bonus
  • Weekend & evening shifts available
  • Opportunities to pick up additional shifts
  • Full-time positions also available

Required Qualifications

  • 18+ years of age
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Valid driver's license
  • TB test and physical
  • Able to lift 50 pounds & assist with physical supports such as lifting, bending, standing, etc.

Preferred (not required):

  • Experience working with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism (IDD/A)
  • Experience in direct care, caregiving, behavioral health, or healthcare

What You'll Do

  • Provide direct support in residential homes
  • Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) including cooking, hygiene, and routines
  • Support individuals in building independence & life skills
  • Provide community-based support, including transportation to activities and appointments
  • Promote a safe, respectful, and person-centered care environment
  • Build meaningful relationships while making a difference every day

About the Role

The Arc of Centre County is hiring Part-Time Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism (IDD/A) in group homes.

DSPs play an important role in helping individuals build greater independence and enjoy more meaningful lives, while forming positive, supportive relationships along the way.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking for entry-level work or a rewarding, purpose-driven career. Paid training is provided, so you can begin a career in human services with the support and confidence to succeed.

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