Direct Support Professional Day Program

People's Arc of Suffolk • Shoreham, NY

34d • $18

About The Position

Are you energetic, caring and positive? People's Arc of Suffolk is looking for a candidate with these qualities who is willing to share their hobbies and interests with supported individuals. The role of the Direct Support Professional (DSP) is more than a job it is a career that makes a positive impact every day in the lives of people with intellectual disabilities and autism. As a DSP you are directly responsible for the people supported and their overall safety and well-being, helping them achieve a rich and full life.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED
• NYS Driver's License with satisfactory driving record

Responsibilities

• Tasks include engaging and providing supports to individuals in our program
• Enabling the greatest level of independence possible
• Providing habilitative services to individuals in the community to foster community inclusion and relationship building.
• Engage participation in recreation, social, and skill-building activities as appropriate.
• Complete documentation electronically as required.
• Driving the agency van.

Benefits

• DAY 1 BENEFITS FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES
• SAVINGS PROGRAM
• WORK LIFE BALANCE
• COMMUNITY
• RECOGNITION
• Paid Training
• Affordable Health, Dental & Vision
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED