Direct Support Assistant
About the role
Direct Support Assistants (DSAs) assist individuals in learning and developing daily living skills and habits, helping them manage personal needs, and advocating for their personal choices. DSAs ensure community integration, health and safety, and a comfortable home environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist individuals in learning and developing daily living skills and habits
- Help individuals manage personal needs
- Advocate for, encourage, guide, and teach individuals to express personal choice
- Ensure community integration, health and safety, and a comfortable home environment
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency (GED)
- Valid New York State driver’s license
- Maintain a valid driver’s license throughout employment
- Meet physical and agility standards
- Pass a medical examination and pay for the clinical laboratory fee
- Clearance through the New York State Child Abuse Registry, the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs, and the Medicaid Fraud Prevention and Detection database
- Criminal background check and fingerprinting
Qualifications
The starting salary for DSAs is currently $52,225 per year, with potential for annual salary increases to reach $56,413 based on advancement to the current Job Rate. New York State provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and generous leave benefits.
Skills
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Benefits
New York State provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and generous leave benefits.
Pay
The starting salary for DSAs is currently $52,225 per year, with potential for annual salary increases to reach $56,413 based on advancement to the current Job Rate.
Schedule
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