Direct Support Professional
Our Mission
AIM Services, Inc. is dedicated to supporting the “power of potential” in people of diverse abilities. Through community-based services, advocacy, and education, dedicated professionals support people in achieving their personal goals, while promoting self-confidence and independence.
Purpose
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides care and support to people of diverse abilities. The DSP will assist each individual in reaching his/her maximum level of independence and power of potential by promoting a sense of self-worth, acceptance, achievement, citizenship, personal growth and personal choice. The DSP will implement each person’s personal plan of care, which may include activities of daily living, such as bathing, toileting, dressing, feeding and assisting with transportation. The DSP will possess a professional, patient (tolerant) understanding manner and work to maintain a calm, kind, caring and safe environment for the people we serve in their home and the community.
What we offer
- Flexible Schedules
- A diverse and inclusive team that will support and appreciate you.
- Excellent Benefits that include medical, dental, wellness and 403B Retirement
- Paid Time off (40 hours after 90 days and 160 hours after your first year for Full-Time Employees).
- Employee Assistance Program
- Weekend and Overnight Differentials.
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Company Paid Training
- Opportunities to earn more based on experience.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED preferred; background experience may be considered in lieu of education.
- CPR/First Aid Certification (training provided)
- AMAP Certification (training provided)
- SCIP Certification (training provided)
- Program specific training (provided)
- Valid NYS Drivers License acceptable to Agency Insurance standards/depending on program needs. Maintain valid insurance and provide insurance card if using your own vehicle.
- Ability to exhibit/maintain a professional, kind, courteous and patient manner at all times
Physical / Cognitive Requirements
- Lifting/transferring – individuals/items of various weights – must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
- Bending/Reaching/Pushing/Pulling
- Ability to perform SCIP techniques and maintain certification at all times
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Reading / Math skills at a level to perform job duties (read-implement physician orders, give medications as ordered, prepare recipes, read program documentation, etc.)
- Demonstrated interest and ability to make possible the personal outcomes of individuals receiving services
- Exposure/ability to safely use household chemicals
- Adherence to Agency policies, including Attendance Policy
Status
Non-exempt
Responsible to
Residential Managers/Designee