Direct Support Professional - Day Services - Fulton
About The Position
Mozaic (A Chapter of The Arc NY) is seeking compassionate and motivated Direct Support Professionals to support people with disabilities during daytime hours. The Direct Support Professional (DSP) plays a meaningful role in supporting people diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live fulfilling, self-directed lives. In this position, you'll provide habilitation services while helping people we support achieve their personal goals, build independence, and make choices that matter to them. In this role, you'll actively support people we support in living meaningful, independent lives by facilitating person-centered activities each day that reflect their goals, interests, and choices. You'll serve as an advocate for their rights, health, and safety, while encouraging community involvement and helping them build confidence and independence in everyday settings. Your support will include assisting with personal care needs such as toileting, hand washing, and dining, as well as helping people develop essential life skills that promote health, safety, and overall well-being. You'll play an important part in implementing Staff Action Plan goals, documenting progress, and maintaining accurate records that reflect each person's achievements. In addition, you'll provide transportation for community outings, assist with safety procedures including fire drills, and contribute to creating a safe, supportive environment. This role also offers opportunities for ongoing training and professional growth, making it a great fit for someone who is compassionate, motivated, and eager to make a meaningful impact each day.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Valid New York Driver's License is required
Nice To Haves
- Minimally one-year experience working with people with developmental disabilities or an associate degree in human services or related field is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide habilitation services while helping people we support achieve their personal goals, build independence, and make choices that matter to them.
- Facilitate person-centered activities each day that reflect their goals, interests, and choices.
- Serve as an advocate for their rights, health, and safety.
- Encourage community involvement and help them build confidence and independence in everyday settings.
- Assist with personal care needs such as toileting, hand washing, and dining.
- Help people develop essential life skills that promote health, safety, and overall well-being.
- Implement Staff Action Plan goals, documenting progress, and maintaining accurate records.
- Provide transportation for community outings.
- Assist with safety procedures including fire drills.
- Contribute to creating a safe, supportive environment.
Benefits
- 20 Paid Vacation Days and 8 Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Pet Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts - Medical & Dependent Care
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Pre-Paid Legal Services
- Work Today, Get Paid Today
- Eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness Program & Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Comprehensive Training and Certification Programs
- Wellness Incentives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
