Direct Support Professional (NY - Residential)
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) supports individuals with developmental and related disabilities in residential programs. The role is centered on helping people have meaningful lives, pursue their dreams, build skills, and make choices about how they live. DSPs provide genuine, person-centered support, protect individuals’ rights, encourage self-advocacy, and help them develop and maintain relationships in their communities. The position also includes protecting individuals’ health and safety. This may involve administering medication, following doctors’ orders, attending medical appointments, seeking emergency medical care when necessary, and providing the supervision specified in each person’s service plan. The Center for Family Support describes its mission as providing support and assistance to people with developmental and related disabilities and notes its Council on Quality and Leadership Certification.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
Nice To Haves
- Driver’s license preferred but not required.
- Some experience in healthcare or human services is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Help the people supported have meaningful lives by listening to their dreams and helping them learn skills to live the lives they choose.
- Encourage individuals to express what is important to them and involve them in activities that match their interests, goals, and future aspirations.
- Help individuals develop and maintain positive relationships with people in their community.
- Respect the rights of the people supported and teach them to advocate for themselves.
- Use a person-centered philosophy throughout the day and treat moments as opportunities for teaching.
- Get to know each individual by listening and observing what is important to them.
- Maintain a positive attitude toward work and others.
- Protect the health of the people supported, including administering medication, following doctors’ orders, attending medical appointments, and seeking emergency medical care when necessary.
- Keep the people supported safe by providing the level of supervision specified in their service plans.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
