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ResCare offering a $2,000 sign-on bonus for new DSP hires in August 2021

ResCare Community Living is currently hiring Direct Support Professionals in Buckhannon, Elkins and Belington — and they’re offering a big extra incentive this month, a $2,000 sign-on bonus.

ResCare Community Living DSP’s assist adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities live their best life in residential settings. The company offers several employee benefits, including:

  • Daily Pay Option
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
  • 401K
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off

Open interviews are being held Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 86 E. Main Street in Buckhannon, or you can apply online by clicking here.

New DSP hires who sign their offer letter in August 2021 will qualify for the $2,000 sign-on bonus. Here are the full program details:

  • Sign-on bonus available for FT and PT DSP new hires and rehires (rehires within less than 60 days do not qualify).
  • Sign-on bonus is only available for DSP new hires.
  • DSP new hire must sign offer letter in the month of August 2021.
  • $2,000 sign-on bonus is paid out in four $500 quarterly installments.
  • Must be actively employed at time of payout to be eligible.

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