Direct Support Professional- Waiver- Ridgway, Montmorenci

About Dickinson Center, Inc. (DCI)

Dickinson Center, Inc. (DCI) and its team of nearly 200 employees provide behavioral health services to individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities. DCI also offers children’s preventive mental health services throughout rural northwestern Pennsylvania. We are a progressive non-profit organization with an annual operating budget of nearly $10 million.

Various opportunities exist across our organization. Positions involve direct care, supervision, and support for adults and individuals with developmental disabilities in community, residential, or day-service settings. Our roles require collaboration with residents, families, and staff to promote independence and quality of life, while meeting regulatory requirements.

• Certified Peer Specialist — recovery-oriented services in home or community settings. Requires personal life experience with mental health recovery and use of personal transportation.
• Behavioral Health Technician – Long Term Structured Residential Facility (LTSR) — supports residents in Brookville, PA; hourly rate listed;
  Daily Pay available; full-time.
• Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Waiver/Ridgway and PRN DSP — community residential programs serving adults with developmental disabilities; schedules vary;
  Daily Pay available.
• Employment Support Specialist — full-time, paid benefits; supports clients in vocational settings; requires valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Adult Habilitation Center / Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist roles — focused on recovery, community integration, and skill-building; various shifts and part-time options;
  Daily Pay available.

The following responsibilities recur across roles where applicable: supervising and supporting residents/consumers; delivering direct care; crisis intervention when needed; documentation of behaviors and progress toward goals; promoting daily living, social, and communication skills; ensuring safety and well-being; collaborating with internal and external stakeholders; maintaining regulatory and program standards.

Education

• High School diploma or GED; additional college credit in human services preferred; bachelor’s degree preferred for some roles.

Experience

• Experience in behavioral health or related settings preferred; residential, corrections, hospital, crisis intervention, or forensic services experience may be considered dependent on role.

Certifications & Licenses

• Valid driver’s license; CPR/First Aid and medication administration where applicable.
• Certifications such as CPRP/CPSP where noted; some roles require pursuing certification within a specified timeframe.

Many roles require the use of personal vehicle and reliable transportation; some positions include travel within Pennsylvania as part of duties.

• Paid time off, holidays, personal days
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement plan with employer contributions
• Pet insurance options
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (where applicable)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional perks

Dickinson Center, Inc. has provided a continuum of mental health, intellectual disability, and children’s prevention services in Northwestern Pennsylvania since 1958. We are a non-profit with nearly 200 employees.

We occasionally host educational internships or practicums. Internships are unpaid and often count toward course credits. Please include a cover letter, resume, and school requirements when applying.