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Community Support Professional - Part Time / 1st Shift - Erie (L)

Barber National Institute
  • Erie, PA
  • Part-time
12 days ago

Job Description

Hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday (3-4 days per week).

Shifts may vary up to 28 hours per week.

Join our team as a Community Support Professional in our Licensed Day Program, where you will provide direct support to adults with disabilities in a structured, facility-based environment. In this role, you will help individuals develop daily living skills, participate in engaging activities such as arts and crafts, and work towards personal goals in a safe and supportive environment.

What you’ll bring: 

  • A patient, empathetic, and compassionate approach to supporting others.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Creativity in planning and facilitating structured events.  

What you’ll need: 

  • Must be 18 years of age
  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Valid, active driver’s license required with good driving history
  • Ability to meet physical requirements of the role, including assisting with mobility to staying on your feet for extended periods of time.
  • Pre-hire Clearances: State Police Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Clearance (if you have not lived in PA for the past 2 years).
  • Ability to pass Medication Administration and CPR/First Aid Certification

A typical day-to-day may include: 

  • Supporting individuals with their daily needs, such as personal hygiene and medication management.
  • Encouraging participation in social and recreational activities.
  • Leading structured activities such as arts and crafts, music, and skill-building exercises.
  • Documenting progress and collaborating with team members using CareLogic.
  • Ensuring a safe and supportive environment within the facility.  

Numbers & Facts

LocationErie, PA
Job TypePart-time
IndustryHealthcare Services
Company Size1,500 to 1,999 employees
Year Founded1952
Websitehttp://www.barberinstitute.org/

About Company

We're committed to making dreams come true for children and adults with disabilities and their families. Since our founding in 1952 by the late educator Dr. Gertrude A. Barber in Erie, PA, we have grown from a one-room classroom into a dynamic, multi-faceted organization the provides education, services and support to individuals, families and professionals.

Today, the Barber National Institute provides a full range of services that include:

  • early intervention for infants and toddlers
  • an inclusive preschool
  • an approved private school
  • autism diagnosis and treatment
  • job training and placement
  • adult day services including community habilitation
  • residential options including community group homes, Lifesharing and supported living programs
  • in-home services and Agency with Choice
  • specialized therapies
  • behavioral therapies
  • a retirement center

We have a team of more than 2,100 skilled and dedicated professionals committed to providing innovative services and the highest quality of care in Erie and Northwestern Pennsylvania, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Over the last six decades we have established a global reputation for excellence in all areas of service delivery, education and professional development. And each year we help more than 4,200 individuals across Pennsylvania reach their potential for fulfilling, productive lives. We invite you to learn more by visiting .

Skills

  • CPR Certificationunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Community Supportunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Driver's Licenseunmatched
  • Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)unmatched
  • First Aidunmatched
  • Medical Hygieneunmatched
  • Medication Administrationunmatched
  • Musicunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched

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