Direct Support Professional/all Suffolk Locations Day 1 Benefits
About The Position
When you join People’s Arc, you’re not just starting a job – you’re beginning a fulfilling journey with an emerging provider of choice. At People’s Arc we don’t just focus on medical benefits, we take a Total Health approach to support you to reach your physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals. At People’s Arc, we’re more than just benefits. We offer: Day One Benefits – It all starts at the beginning – comprehensive medical, dental, vision and life insurance on your first day of employment. Savings Programs – Retirement savings (401k), Flexible Spending Accounts, wellness incentives and discount programs to help you achieve financial success. Balance – Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, holidays), Employee Assistance Program, health advocate, mental health resources and leave programs to support our staff and create work/life balance. Career Growth – Tuition reimbursement, training opportunities, professional development and internal mobility to develop your skills and grow within the agency. Sense of Community – Employee Engagement, Peer Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and employee & agency events to keep staff connected. Recognition – Service award celebrations, professional acknowledgements and educational milestones that create a culture where our staff can thrive.
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
- 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
- Day One Benefits – It all starts at the beginning – comprehensive medical, dental, vision and life insurance on your first day of employment.
- Savings Programs – Retirement savings (401k), Flexible Spending Accounts, wellness incentives and discount programs to help you achieve financial success.
- Balance – Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, holidays), Employee Assistance Program, health advocate, mental health resources and leave programs to support our staff and create work/life balance.
- Career Growth – Tuition reimbursement, training opportunities, professional development and internal mobility to develop your skills and grow within the agency.
- Sense of Community – Employee Engagement, Peer Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and employee & agency events to keep staff connected.
- Recognition – Service award celebrations, professional acknowledgements and educational milestones that create a culture where our staff can thrive.
- Paid training – CPR & First Aid, Defensive Driving, AMAP & Strategies for Crisis Intervention and prevention and many more development opportunities.
- Great Pay & Excellent Benefit
- Tuition reimbursement – $4000 a year!
- Low-cost, high-quality Medical & Dental plans
- Employee Recognition – you’ll be appreciated!!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
