Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Liberty Resources / Liberty POST • Syracuse, NY

19h • $18

About The Position

Liberty Resources has immediate openings for Direct Support Professional (DSP) FULL TIME – NO MANDATED SHIFTS Support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our community. We are united in the belief that everyone deserves to live their happiest healthiest life. Come join our team dedicated to supporting individuals living with disabilities to fulfill the same hopes and dreams as everyone else. Liberty Resources is one of Central New York’s most progressive, diversified and trusted human service agencies. Currently employing over 1500 individuals we strive to be a premier human services provider and put our values – Service, Excellence and Responsibility - into practice every day. Pay: $18.00/hour Opportunities available throughout Onondaga and Madison Counties (Cicero, Clay, Syracuse, DeWitt, Fayetteville, Manlius, Bridgeport, Cazenovia, Canastota, Chittenango, Brewerton) Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) work to provide person-centered services that enrich the lives of individuals receiving services from Liberty Resources. These services focus on maximizing a person’s health and independence while promoting individual choice and maintaining a safe and healthy environment. Direct Support Professionals assist the individuals with completing personal care activities and in participating in daily and weekly activities such as shopping at the grocery store, exercising, personal interests and hobbies and other desired activities. Direct Support Professionals advocate for individuals to be integrated members of their community.

Requirements

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and be able to use personal car for transporting individuals.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors/Associates or prior experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered services that enrich the lives of individuals receiving services
• Maximize a person’s health and independence
• Promote individual choice
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment
• Assist the individuals with completing personal care activities
• Assist in participating in daily and weekly activities such as shopping at the grocery store, exercising, personal interests and hobbies and other desired activities
• Advocate for individuals to be integrated members of their community

Benefits

• A family-friendly work environment
• A collaborative and supportive team atmosphere
• Paid trainings and room for professional development
• Competitive salary and insurance benefits (including health, dental, vision benefits and 401k)
• Opportunities for growth and promotion throughout the agency
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off (holidays, vacation, personal and sick time)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees