DSP- Direct Support Professional- Fallkill Hyde Park
About The Position
Our DSPs play an important role in the lives of people with intellectual or developmental disabilities who receive supports from Greystone Programs. You will engage in a variety of work activities that teach important life skills to help people enhance their independence, achieve personal goals, meet their healthcare needs, participate in life enriching activities, be active in their local community and live their fullest life possible. Typical tasks a DSP will do during the course of their shift include hands-on support and instruction, providing transportation using our vehicles, assisting people in maintaining their living environment, preparing meals, administering medication and helping people enhance their communication skills. This location resides 6 men between the ages of 30 and 60. They enjoy dances, bowling and movies. This home has a spacious backyard where they enjoy playing basketball and other other outdoor activities.
Requirements
- Dependable, compassionate people who would enjoy helping others achieve goals and independence.
- Must be able to work Friday - Tuesday 7am-3pm with some Community Habilitation Hours or Tuesday - Saturday 11pm-7am Overnight.
Nice To Haves
- No previous experience is needed.
Responsibilities
- Engage in a variety of work activities that teach important life skills to help people enhance their independence, achieve personal goals, meet their healthcare needs, participate in life enriching activities, be active in their local community and live their fullest life possible.
- Provide hands-on support and instruction.
- Provide transportation using company vehicles.
- Assist people in maintaining their living environment.
- Prepare meals.
- Administer medication.
- Help people enhance their communication skills.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with match
- Tuition Assistance
- Paid time off – Holidays, Sick and Personal days and Vacation time
- Free long term disability insurance
- Supplemental coverage for unexpected medical situations
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Free Financial Planning Assistance
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Employee recognition programs and service awards
- Discounts on personal auto and homeowner’s insurance
- Discounted fuel oil and propane program.
- Weekly payroll with direct deposit or pay card
- Retention bonus paid for full time: $500 after 6 months of successful employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
