PAR members serve 40,861 individuals with mental retardation in Pennsylvania with the help of over 26,400 employees including over 16,000 direct support professionals.

Here are some other workforce-related websites that you might find useful:

College of Direct Support
An online educational resource for direct support professionals who provide services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities.

Direct Support Professionals page at the Research and Training Center on Community Living
The Research and Training Center on Community Living at the University of Minnesota maintains a comprehensive research, training and technical assistance program in the area of direct support workforce development.

National Clearinghouse on the Direct Support Workforce
The Clearinghouse provides up-to-date information for people who are working to improve jobs for direct support professionals.

Career - Care About Making a Difference    
The Career website can help you find a rewarding career with one of the many agencies and organizations that provide services and supports to people with mental retardation in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties.

Pennsylvania CareerLink
Pennsylvania CareerLink is a cooperative effort to provide one-stop delivery of career services to job seekers, employers and other Interested Individuals. Employers can post jobs here; job seekers can search for career opportunities based on location, expertise or other criteria.

Pennsylvania's Workforce Development Website
This website will help you find the resources you need to work and do business in Pennsylvania.