Direct Support Professional/all Suffolk Locations Day 1 Benefits

People's Arc of Suffolk•Bohemia, NY

1d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

A Direct Support Professional works collaboratively with the Support Team to enhance the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities by promoting their health, safety and well-being. A Direct Support Professional serves as a caring and understanding advocate for and with the people they support by assisting them with communicating their needs and accomplishing their goals. This role is a meaningful start in many career paths providing skill and training in various areas.

Requirements

A High School Diploma or GED
NYS Driver's License with satisfactory driving record

Responsibilities

Works closely to teach and assist in self-care maintenance up to and including, cooking, household skills, travel, social support and personal hygiene for individuals supported by AHRC Suffolk.
Receive and remain up to date on all safe driving courses to safely assist in driving to and from activities, appointments or any needed transportation destinations.
Provides assistance and oversight while working on goals and accurately complete documentation and billing for personal goals developed by the individual supported via electronic health records (EHR).
Plans and participates in recreational activities based upon the needs of the program site.
Receive and remain up to date on all trainings to administer medication safely and in conformance with state regulations and specific training including maintenance of medical records.
Other duties may include, but are not limited to, home maintenance, food shopping and oversight of the facility.
May be required to assist in the lifting and/or transferring of individuals supported by AHRC Suffolk.
Receive and remain up to date on all HIPAA trainings while also maintaining confidential information regarding the person supported and their family.
Receives and remains up to date on training for safety and universal precautions.
Exhibits care, consideration and professionalism while encouraging an independent and fulfilling life style.
Performs all other duties as requested by supervisor.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and life insurance on your first day of employment.
Retirement savings (401k)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness incentives
Discount programs
Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, holidays)
Employee Assistance Program
Health advocate
Mental health resources
Leave programs
Tuition reimbursement
Training opportunities
Professional development
Internal mobility
Employee Engagement
Peer Resource Groups
Volunteer opportunities
Employee & agency events
Service award celebrations
Professional acknowledgements
Educational milestones
Paid training – CPR & First Aid, Defensive Driving, AMAP & Strategies for Crisis Intervention and prevention
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance