Experienced Direct Support Professional - Van Kirk
About The Position
What is a Direct Support Professional (DSP)? Our DSPs play an important role in the lives of people with intellectual or developmental disabilities who receive supports from Greystone Programs. You will engage in a variety of work activities that teach important life skills to help people enhance their independence, achieve personal goals, meet their healthcare needs, participate in life enriching activities, be active in their local community and live their fullest life possible. Typical tasks a DSP will do during the course of their shift include hands-on support and instruction, providing transportation using our vehicles, assisting people in maintaining their living environment, preparing meals, administering medication and helping people enhance their communication skills. Why Top Pay & Career Growth: $19.50/hr starting pay for those with 5+ years of experience ($20.50/hr on weekends!) Earn up to $21.25/hr within your first year through our Career Ladder Full-time and part-time shifts available Grow Your Skills & Advance Your Career: Complete our Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) course and Medication Administration Certification (AMAP) in your first year Tuition assistance up to $2,000 per year—start or finish that degree! Ongoing learning & development opportunities Excellent Benefits Package: Comprehensive health insurance options Paid time off—holidays, vacation, sick, and personal days 401(k) with employer match + free financial planning assistance Exclusive employee discounts on insurance, fuel, and more! Perks & Recognition: Employee referral bonuses—bring great people and get rewarded! Service awards & recognition programs Free NYS Driver’s Safety Course for employees Ready to make an impact? If you’re passionate about helping others, love seeing people reach their goals, and want to be part of a supportive team that truly makes a difference, we’d love to meet you! should you consider a career as a DSP? Retention bonus paid for Full Time: $500 bonus paid after 6 months of successful employment.
Responsibilities
- hands-on support and instruction
- providing transportation using our vehicles
- assisting people in maintaining their living environment
- preparing meals
- administering medication
- helping people enhance their communication skills
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance options
- Paid time off—holidays, vacation, sick, and personal days
- 401(k) with employer match + free financial planning assistance
- Exclusive employee discounts on insurance, fuel, and more!
- Employee referral bonuses
- Service awards & recognition programs
- Free NYS Driver’s Safety Course for employees
- Retention bonus paid for Full Time: $500 bonus paid after 6 months of successful employment
- Tuition assistance up to $2,000 per year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
