Direct Support Professional (DSP)

We provide help, create hope, and preserve dignity.

As one of the largest human services agencies in New York, we offer a variety of programs and services addressing child welfare, family support, developmental disabilities, immigration, and mental health needs.

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Salary: $16.00 - $18.00/hour based on differentials

Job Title: Direct Support Professional DSP

Program: Developmental Disabilities

Location: Queens and Staten Island

Shifts: All shifts available days, evenings, overnights, weekends, full time, per diem

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General Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the residence manager and the clinical team, the Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for the direct care and personal development of each person assigned who lives in a Catholic Guardian Services (CGS) residence. Interactions and supports are to be carried out in a manner that creates a homelike atmosphere and fosters learning, dignity and respect.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists each person to overcome barriers and challenges to establish and maintain a network of community-based relationships and valued social roles
• Protects health, safety and well-being of each person served to the fullest extent possible, in accordance with the plan of care.
• Supports each person with dignity and respect and teaches skills in adaptive behavior, activities of daily living, development of self-help and social skills and which foster greater independence and self-direction.
• Carries out all interventions, procedures and notifications, including but not limited to medical, behavioral and nursing, in accordance with the service plan, agency requirements and OPWDD regulations
• Carries out meal purchasing, planning, preparation and implementation in accordance with each person’s dietary needs and doctor’s order’s.
• Performs housekeeping, cooking, laundry, light maintenance and light preventative maintenance duties as needed to maintain a clean, personalized, safe and homelike environment.

Requirements:

HS Diploma/GED, 1 year related personal care experience. Ability to cover shifts as needed

Preferred (but not required)

Drivers’ license (differential), RNA (differential), AMAP (differential), Shift Supervisor (differential)

What do you bring to the table:

You are empathetic, kind and a natural nurturer. You enjoy supporting adults achieve goals. You believe in our mission and are committed to being a part of our journey towards Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion for both staff and those who participate in our programs.

What do we bring to the table:

Union 888 Health Insurance, personal holidays, vacation, sick, personal days, 403b retirement plan, training/job development and growth opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment, Life Insurance, STD/LTD, AD&D Insurance, AFLAC, Pet Insurance, a robust Employee Assistance Program with over 8,000 free training classes and additional support, a commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion thru our JEDI Steering Committee, Credit Union, Tickets At Work, Flexible Spending Accounts – Health/Commuter/Dependent Care

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• DSP: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $18