Direct Support Professional In Person Job Fair

Hawthorne Foundation, Inc. • Hawthorne, NY

20d • $17 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) plays an integral role in the lives of the people we support. The DSP will provide direct assistance in all aspects of daily living, enabling the greatest level of independence possible and the best quality of life as one is able to experience. Depending on the needs of the individual, tasks could include providing direct personal care or assistance with: hygiene, housekeeping, laundry, cooking, medication and appointments, behavioral interventions, etc. Hawthorne Foundation Inc. serves children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Our educational, vocational and life skills programs are only a few of the programs available. We also offer parent training, recreational activities and crisis intervention.

Requirements

• HS/GED
• a valid driver’s license
• the ability to drive the agency van
• No Prior experience needed (paid training)

Nice To Haves

• energetic
• creative
• caring
• those who always see the opportunity in a challenging situation

Responsibilities

• The Direct Support Professional is directly responsible for specific group assigned and specific individuals.
• Responsible for implementation and collection of data of daily and weekly programs as assigned by supervisor for each individual in assigned group.
• The Direct Support Professional assists in any clerical work.
• Responsible for carrying out daily schedules as developed and planned.
• The Direct Support Professional implements weekly and daily programs to assist each individual in attaining their individual goals.
• Documents individuals progress in both increase and decrease programs on a daily basis (collects and graphs data).
• The DSP is responsible for participating in behavior analysis training program.
• Supervises and transports consumers from home to day program, and home again.
• The Direct Support Professional returns vehicle in clean condition.
• The Direct Support Professional drives consumers on all planned trips.

Benefits

• SIGN-ON BONUS of $1500 for new full-time employees ($750 on completion of 3 months of employment, $750 on completion of 6 months of employment)
• MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION BENEFITS
• RETIREMENT PLAN
• EDUCATION INCENTIVES
• LIFE INSURANCE/AD&D
• 403B PLANS
• PAID VACATION, HOLIDAY & SICK TIME FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED