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**Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Heritage Christian Services · Amherst, NY · Today
OTHR$20.5–$22.25/hrFull-time

Overview

We're hiring direct support professionals to work in the field of human services and assist adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities as caregivers. Perks include schedule flexibility, a supportive work culture, job training and professional development. Salaries range from $20.50 to $22.25 per hour, with additional shift differentials.

Responsibilities

  • Listen attentively and take genuine interest in people as they enjoy meals, engage in personal care routines, like hygiene and grooming, and keep their schedules
  • Support people in their meaningful relationships with friends, family and loved ones, which include get-togethers, phone calls and more
  • Aid with personal care and medical needs, including monitoring health, administering medication and completing accurate documentation
  • Drive agency vehicles to provide transportation for people
  • Collaborate with co-workers to maintain a positive and safe work environment

Qualifications

  • A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from work is required
  • Strong communication skills
  • The physical ability to lift and transfer people who rely on wheelchairs for mobility
  • A high school diploma or equivalent
  • Ability to use a computer efficiently

Benefits

  • Holidays — Full-time employees receive 11 paid holidays a year, including three that can be flexed for days that are important to them
  • Vacation time — begin to accrue vacation time immediately and can use vacation hours after six months of benefit-eligible employment
  • Paid sick leave — All employees begin to accrue paid sick leave immediately upon hire and can use it upon accrual as needed
  • Retailer plan – Heritage Christian Services contributes to employee retirement funds after 12 months and/or 1,000 hours of employment; it’s invested money that employees can use at upon retirement

How To Apply

We've made the hiring process easier by using a video interviewing technology called HireVue. After completing your online application, record your job interview using your computer or smartphone at a time that works for you. HireVue will send you an email with a link and instructions. If you can’t complete your interview right away, we’d love for you to complete it within a few days. One of our recruiters will be in touch within one to two business days with next steps.

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