Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Earn $18 per hour! In addition, we offer $hift Differentials for Weekend and Overnight Shifts. Earn as much as $20.50 to start! $2,000 Sign-on Bonuses available for certain shifts in Dryden! Monday - Friday Shifts Available! Join our Residential Program to support individuals with developmental disabilities with their daily living activities, creating opportunities to be full and engaged members of their communities. Our Direct Support Professional staff work as part of a team in a group home setting, supporting residents with household tasks such as meal planning and preparation, laundry and light housework, as well as assisting with personal care as required. In terms of work locations listed above, you will have the option of expressing your preferred locations at time of interview. Positions available in Cortland, Dryden, Groton, and Freeville Our competitive benefits include a continuum of health care options for families and individuals, funding and time for continuing education, retirement investment with employer match, paid vacation for school holidays and breaks, paid sick time, and a 20% discount on childcare services for children/grandchildren of full time staff. Those working fewer than 10 scheduled hours per week will earn $17.25 per hour.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED is required.
- Successful candidates will have demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team, strong written and oral communications skills, and a commitment to furthering human interdependence.
Responsibilities
- Assist, guide, and support individuals in day-to-day activities
- Household maintenance and cleaning as assigned
- Support individuals in developing relationships, establishing ties with their community, and working towards their goals and dreams
- Accompany individuals to activities within their community
- Implement Staff Action Plans (SAP’s) and document daily, Support Plans, and Plans of Protective Oversight
- Administer medications and assist medical staff as needed
- Cleaning and maintenance duties as assigned
- Support and participate in an interdisciplinary team approach
- Use problem-solving techniques to resolve differences and come to conclusions with team
- Complete required trainings
- Complete necessary documentation as Complete Event to Consider, Fall Bruise and Injury forms, and Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence forms
- Uphold standards of professionalism with regard to behavior and dress
- Assume responsibility for related duties as or assigned
Benefits
- continuum of health care options for families and individuals
- funding and time for continuing education
- retirement investment with employer match
- paid vacation for school holidays and breaks
- paid sick time
- 20% discount on childcare services for children/grandchildren of full time staff
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
