What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (DSP) position at Arc GLOW?
Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Openings in Warsaw, NY and Perry NY 14530
Our Care Providers (Direct Support Professionals) provide daily support to individuals with developmental disabilities within the home setting. Working with a team, DSPs assist with daily living skills, personalized goals, arts and crafts, games, sensory activities, and accompany on outings in the community!
Please apply online at arcglow.org/careers. There are opportunities to grow and advance in a meaningful and rewarding career.
AVAILABLE DSP POSITIONS:
- Overnights
- Evenings
- Flexible Scheduling Offered for Per Diem employees
- Overnight and Weekend Evening Shift Differential
DSP RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides daily care to the people we support with developmental and/or physical disabilities.
- Assists and encourages the people we support to care for immediate personal needs such as helping in the bathroom, bathing/showering, washing hands, and eating.
- Promotes participation and involvement in community outings.
- Prepares nutritional meals based on individual needs and preferences.
- Teaches daily skills such as household chores, laundry, cleaning, and washing dishes, as appropriate, according to their individual plan.
- Administers medications to individuals as assigned (training provided).
- Keeps residence clean and organized.
- Documents all program data accurately and timely.
SKILLS:
- Enjoys working in a team environment.
- Has a willingness to learn new skills (we provide paid training).
- Has a drive to help others with their personal goals.
- Possesses some computer skills.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid NYS driver's license with a safe driving record
ARC GLOW BENEFITS:
- Opportunity to grow and advance in a meaningful, rewarding career
- Paid agency trainings
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Sick time available for all employees
- Paid holidays (8 holidays)
- 401(k), with agency match up to 5% after one year of service
- College Tuition Assistance
- Affordable medical insurance with agency funded Health Reimbursement Account
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.50 - $20.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $21
