Direct Support Professional (NY - Residential)

About the role

It takes a truly special person to be a great Direct Support Professional. You must be passionate about helping others, dedicated to protecting a person’s rights, and—most of all—willing to offer true, genuine friendship through good times, bad times, laughter, and shared experiences. As a DSP, you can change the trajectory of developmentally disabled individuals by providing a solid support system. We seek strong, compassionate individuals dedicated to creating a better world for others through both full-time and part-time positions.

Responsibilities

• Help the people we support to have meaningful lives, listen to their dreams, and help them learn skills to live the lives they choose.
• Encourage each individual to tell us what is important to them and important for them.
• Involve them in activities that match their interests, goals and dreams for the future.
• Assist individuals we support learn how to develop and maintain positive relationships with people in their community.
• Respect the rights of the people we support and teach them to advocate for themselves.
• Use our person-centered philosophy throughout the day and use each moment as a teachable moment.
• Get to know the individual by listening and observing what is important to him or her.
• Show a positive attitude toward work and others.
• Protect the health of the people you support. This may include giving medication, following doctor’s orders, going to medical appointments, and/or seeking emergency medical care when necessary.
• Keep the people you support safe at all times by providing the level of supervision described in the person’s service plan.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Valid driver’s license preferred, depending on program needs
• Some experience in healthcare or human services is a plus

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

USD $20.00 /Hr.