Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Direct Support Professional Full-Time|$17.75/Hr |Extensive Benefits The Salvation Army- Senior Services Looking for a meaningful career where you can truly make a difference? Join The Salvation Army as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) and help individuals build skills, gain confidence, and live more independently every day. The Direct Support Professional provides hands-on support to participants with daily living, personal care, meals, activities, and community outings. This position promotes participant independence, dignity, safety, and engagement while following individual care plans. "Every Person Matters"-Build your career with Syracuse Area Services. We invest in our most precious resource, people by offering a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including: PSL, Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility Remitted Tuition Program Partnering with Syracuse University. Generous time off every year that includes up to 13 paid holidays, personal days, vacation time, and sick time On-site, Covered Free Parking! Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment) Health Care Coverage with less than a 10% employee contribution. Medical, Dental & Vision Plans for Family & Employee Only Marriage Benefit: Planning on getting married? We offer an additional 5 paid days off. Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans, including Short & Long Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts Daycare Services: On-Site Daycare. Full-time employees receive an employee discount
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or technical school
- One year of DSP or related Experience
- Valid Driver’s License that meet’s The Salvation Army’s insurance requirements.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain a clean, safe, and organized program environment for participants and daily activities.
- Support and encourage participants in program activities, recreational events, and community outings based on their individual needs, interests, and abilities.
- Monitor participants and promptly report changes in condition, accidents, incidents, or other concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
- Provide assistance with personal care, including bathing, toileting, mobility, transfers, positioning, and the use of mobility equipment, according to individual care plans.
- Assist participants with meals and snacks, including preparation, feeding, dietary restrictions, hydration, and after-meal care.
- Complete accurate daily progress notes and other required program documentation.
- Assist with planning activities and special events and perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager.
Benefits
- PSL, Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- Remitted Tuition Program Partnering with Syracuse University.
- Up to 13 paid holidays, personal days, vacation time, and sick time
- On-site, Covered Free Parking!
- Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
- Health Care Coverage with less than a 10% employee contribution. Medical, Dental & Vision Plans for Family & Employee Only
- Marriage Benefit: Planning on getting married? We offer an additional 5 paid days off.
- Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans, including Short & Long Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- On-Site Daycare. Full-time employees receive an employee discount
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
