Direct Support Professional - DSP
Racker · Apalachin, NY · 3 wk ago
Healthcare$20/hrFull-time
Overview
Starting rate now $20 per hour!*
In addition, we offer Shift Differentials for Weekend, Med Cert, and Overnight Shifts!
Responsibilities
- Aid, guide, and support individuals in day-to-day activities
- Perform household maintenance and cleaning as assigned
- Support individuals in developing relationships, establishing ties with their community, and working towards their goals and dreams
- Accompany individuals to activities within their community
- Implement Staff Action Plans (SAP’s) and document daily, Support Plans, and Plans of Protective Oversight
- Administer medications and assist medical staff as needed
- Complete cleaning and maintenance duties as assigned
- Participate in an interdisciplinary team approach
- Use problem-solving techniques to resolve differences and come to conclusions with team
- Complete required trainings
- Complete necessary documentation as required
- Complete Event to Consider, Fall Bruise and Injury forms, and Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence forms
- Uphold standards of professionalism with regard to behavior and dress
- Assume responsibility for related duties as required or assigned
Qualifications
- A high school diploma or GED is required
- Successful candidates will have demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Strong written and oral communications skills are required
- A commitment to furthering human interdependence is essential
- Candidates must meet approved driver criteria in accordance with organizational policy
Benefits
- A continuum of health care options for families and individuals
- Funding and time for continuing education
- Retirement investment with employer match
- Paid vacation for school holidays and breaks
- Paid sick time
- A 20% discount on childcare services for children/grandchildren of full time staff
Pay
Rate effective July 1, 2026. Those working fewer than 10 scheduled hours per week will earn $19.00 per hour.
Schedule
You will have the option of expressing your preferred locations at time of interview.