Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Upstate Cerebral Palsy • Utica, NY

85d • $21

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible to implement each individualized plan, attend to personal care needs, oversee the health, safety and well-being of the people we support, keep nurses advised, participate in Agency activities, transport and accompany people we support on activities in the community, assist in daily housekeeping and other facility-related duties and maintain documentation in either or both the residential and/or day habilitation / community habilitation/ school age program site. Join the Upstate Caring Partners Team as a Direct Support Professional. Upstate Caring Partners is looking for energetic and motivated staff to work with individuals with disabilities to help them achieve their goals!

Requirements

• Valid NYS Driver's License required.
• No previous experience needed - paid training provided.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized plans for individuals with disabilities.
• Attend to personal care needs of the individuals supported.
• Oversee the health, safety, and well-being of the people supported.
• Keep nurses advised of any changes in the individuals' conditions.
• Participate in Agency activities.
• Transport and accompany individuals on community activities.
• Assist in daily housekeeping and other facility-related duties.
• Maintain documentation in residential and/or day habilitation/community habilitation/school age program site.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision insurance.
• Direct Deposit.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Retirement Plan 403(b) with dollar for dollar retirement match (up to 7%).
• Life Insurance.
• Voluntary Benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Generous PTO Plans (Sick, Vacation and Employee Leave).
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Service Awards.
• Employee Appreciation Events.
• Employee Discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees