Direct Support Professional (DSP)
About The Position
OLV Human Services is seeking compassionate, dedicated Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to join their team. The role involves empowering adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live more independent, fulfilling lives. DSPs will provide support, positive direction, and assistance in accordance with program policies, procedures, and personal outcome measures. This includes supporting individuals with all areas of hygiene and personal care, as well as facilitating their participation and inclusion in the community and ongoing engagement with their family. The role requires adherence to the NADSP Code of Ethics and OPWDD DSP Core Competencies.
Requirements
- Valid NYS Drivers License required
- Frequent and/or repetitive sitting, standing, walking, stair climbing, lifting at least 50 pounds, pulling and pushing (ie. wheelchairs and adaptive equipment), carrying, grasping, reaching forward and/or above shoulder level, stretching, squatting, keeling, visual acuity, color determination, head turning, speaking clearly, listening to spoken communication, keyboard typing, and driving.
Responsibilities
- Support each individual’s health and wellness as outlined in their Person Centered Plan (PCP), demonstrating knowledge and understanding of their medical/dental, physical, nutritional, psychological, behavioral, social, emotional and spiritual needs.
- Support individuals with all areas of personal hygiene/care, as needed (ie. bathing, dressing, incontinent care, feeding tubes, etc….) and with their activities of daily living.
- Maintain accurate and meaningful documentation records for each individual (including but not limited to - meal intake, medical monitoring, medication administration, program data, t-logs, behavior notes, etc.) utilizing the electronic medical record (Therap).
- Demonstrate effective methods to promote positive behavior, which recognize the individual’s strengths and teaches new skills, while supporting their unique capacities and enhancing their self-confidence and self-advocacy.
- Obtain and maintain all required certifications for the DSP role, including site specific nurse delegated duties, in order to perform job effectively.
- Support the individuals to live in a home of their choice that is safe, clean and comfortable and in meeting their educational and/or employment goals.
- Support the individual’s participation and inclusion in the community, including ongoing engagement with their family.
Benefits
- Longevity bonuses - Earn up to $1,200 in longevity bonuses within your first two years of employment!
- Paid Training Program
- Casual dress code
- Medical/Dental/Vision Plans - Free and low cost Dental Insurance options!
- Paid Holidays with Additional Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $7,200
- Supplemental insurance programs for additional life insurance, short-term disability, accident & cancer insurance
- Wellness Incentives - Save up to $1,200 yearly with health screenings and earn up to $180 in gym reimbursements.
- Employee referral bonuses
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Qualifying Non-For-Profit for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
