Are you looking for: A fulfilling position caring for Adults with Intellectual Developmental disabilities in Hershey, PA?
Hope Springs Farm is a State Licensed Day Program in Pennsylvania that teaches chores on a real working farm. We have vegetable and flower gardens, a four-season greenhouse, a large barn and pastures for our animals, and Programming facilities with a modern kitchen.
Hope Springs Farm is active in the community by taking our Growers to several volunteer locations, therapeutic recreation trips, local museums, parks, etc. At the Farm, you will work with our Growers to care for their animals, tend their gardens, as well as cooking and craft activities. We also have weekly music therapy and yoga sessions.
At Hope Springs Farm, Direct Support Professionals teach, coach and support individuals with disabilities, creating opportunities for greater independence, personal growth and community involvement.
We are looking for someone who is caring and creative, and enjoys being active!
Hope Springs Farms operates Monday through Friday 8 am to 4 pm, year-round. We have been providing meaningful and unique programming for over 18 years. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer offering generous benefits for qualified applicants. Full time employees are offered health, dental, and vision packages, 401(k) plan, and paid time off.
We are looking for candidates who are looking for career progression opportunities. No previous experience is necessary; ongoing in-depth training is provided. Training includes CPR/First Aid, Fire Safety, and Medication Administration training. Salary offer based on education and experience. Seeking Part-Time and Full-Time DSPs to work at this unique and stimulating Adult Day Program.
About Us
OUR GOAL
Hope Springs Farm's goal is to provide adults who have developmental and intellectual disabilities a day program to maximize their abilities. “Growers”, as they are called, take part in various community activities including volunteering in the local community, visiting local museums, swimming, taking field trips, and shopping for the supplies they need to feed their animals and do their crafts. On the Farm, our Growers have a variety of farm chores: feeding the animals, cleaning up around the barn, planting, weeding and watering the gardens. They also learn a variety of independent living skills such as cooking, baking and shopping.
OUR COMMUNITY
Everyday Growers go out into the community to participate in unique volunteer service programs: Meal on Wheels, Central PA Food Bank, Paxton Street Ministries, Caitlin Smiles, and others. They also visit several local nursing homes and retirement communities to enjoy activities with the residents. They also enjoy visiting local attractions, museums, movies, and parks. They swim, visit Farmers markets, pick fruit at orchards, and more.
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