DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
Community Mainstreaming Associates•Westbury, NY
•$0 - $21•Onsite
About The Position
Community Mainstreaming Associates (CMA) is seeking compassionate, dependable, and dedicated Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our team! At CMA, we support individuals with developmental disabilities in living fulfilling, independent lives and being active members of their communities. As a DSP, you will play an important role in helping the people we support achieve their personal goals, build meaningful relationships, develop greater independence, and enjoy everyday life.
Requirements
- Compassionate, patient, and respectful.
- Dependable and responsible.
- Strong communicators who work well as part of a team.
- Committed to promoting independence, dignity, and inclusion.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct care, support, and assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Support individuals with daily living activities, personal care, meal preparation, and household tasks as needed.
- Encourage independence and assist individuals in making choices about their daily lives.
- Support community participation, recreational activities, appointments, and other activities.
- Follow individualized service plans and support individuals in achieving their personal goals.
- Promote dignity, respect, choice, inclusion, and self-advocacy.
- Assist with medication administration and health-related needs as trained and authorized.
- Maintain accurate documentation, including daily notes, progress notes, and required records.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, families, and other members of the individual's support team.
- Follow all agency policies, procedures, safety requirements, and regulatory standards.
- Respond appropriately to emergencies and report incidents or concerns in accordance with agency requirements.
- Serve as a positive role model and advocate for the individuals we support.
Benefits
- Medical Benefits: eligibility begins the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.
- Employer-paid Dental
- Vision Plan
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Identity Theft & Fraud Protection
- Legal Services
- Tuition Assistance
- Paid time off
- 403(b) Retirement Plan: Organization match of up to 5%.
- Employer-Sponsored Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Benefits
- Section 125 Flexible Spending Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
