Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Job description:
Our organization is currently seeking dedicated, caring, and compassionate Direct Support Professionals to join our team of service providers. Our Direct Support Professionals empower the people we support to develop new skills, exercise choices, and achieve their life goals.
AMIC (ASF) currently operates 4 residential settings (IRA’s), centrally located in Westchester County, NY. Each location is within blocks of Metro-North, various train lines, and major highways.
DSP Job Responsibilities/Qualifications:
- Demonstrates a positive attitude towards working with individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities.
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal and professional communication skills (verbal and written).
- Assist as needed with daily living skills (personal hygiene, food preparation, housekeeping, laundry, shopping).
- Provide support and encourage skill development with hobbies, studies, recreation, communication, and social activities.
- Ability to quickly respond and manage emergencies effectively and according to oversite and safety plan requirements.
- Acquire and maintain all required certifications (AMAP, CPR, First Aid, SCIP, etc.), mandated OPWDD training, and agency policies and procedures.
- Ability to reach, bend, climb stairs, stand for prolonged periods of time, and be able to lift (50lbs) and assist an individual physically in an emergency or as needed.
Hours/Benefits:
- Full Positions available - Shifts 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Benefits available after 21 hours a week – Medical – Dental – Vision.
- Life and Disability Insurance - FSA plans - 401k plans – Paid Vacation – Paid Holidays.
DSP Requirements:
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Valid license to operate a vehicle in the State of NY (preferred).
- Required Background check and references.
- Driver's License a must.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
- 401(k).
- Dental insurance.
- Flexible schedule.
- Flexible spending account.
- Health insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Parental leave.
- Vision insurance.
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred).
- Night Shift (Preferred).
- Overnight Shift (Preferred).
Work Location: In person.
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