Direct Support Professional

The Salvation Army of the Syracuse Area Adult Day Program for Senior Services is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide hands-on support to participants with daily living, personal care, meals, activities, and community outings. This role promotes participant independence, dignity, safety, and engagement while following individual care plans.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain a clean, safe, and organized program environment for participants and daily activities.
• Support and encourage participants in program activities, recreational events, and community outings based on their individual needs, interests, and abilities.
• Monitor participants and promptly report changes in condition, accidents, incidents, or other concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
• Provide assistance with personal care, including bathing, toileting, mobility, transfers, positioning, and the use of mobility equipment, according to individual care plans.
• Assist participants with meals and snacks, including preparation, feeding, dietary restrictions, hydration, and after-meal care.
• Complete accurate daily progress notes and other required program documentation.
• Assist with planning activities and special events and perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or technical school.
• One year of DSP or related experience.
• Valid Driver’s License that meets The Salvation Army’s insurance requirements.

Benefits

• Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.
• Remitted Tuition Program partnering with Syracuse University.
• Generous time off including up to 13 paid holidays, personal days, vacation time, and sick time.
• On-site, covered free parking.
• Employer-funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment).
• Health care coverage with less than a 10% employee contribution (medical, dental, and vision plans for family and employee only).
• Marriage Benefit: additional 5 paid days off for getting married.
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans, including short and long-term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• On-site daycare services with an employee discount for full-time employees.

Pay

$17.75 per hour.

Schedule

Full-time.