We have full time, part time positions available at locations throughout WNY. Paid training is provided.
Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in our Residential Department work within our group homes and apartment settings to provide a wide variety of person-centered supports and services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. DSPs will provide support with daily living activities and sharing in their interests and hobbies; while modeling, teaching, and advocating for them to achieve their highest level of independent living to enable their fullest participation in society. DSPs are responsible for the supervision and safety of those residing at their site, medication administration, medical appointment participation, and household chores and cleaning.
Responsibilities include:
- Providing support by demonstrating respect and teaching daily problem-solving skills.
- Providing transportation to community events and activities, as well as personal and medical appointments in company owned vehicles.
- Providing support to develop and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with their peers, with their families and within their community.
- Providing support by demonstrating respect and teaching daily problem-solving skills.
- Always ensuring the proper supervision and safety of program participants.
- Following health and safety guidelines by providing prescribed medications, medical protocols and nutritional requirements.
- Completing service documentation in an electronic medical record (EMR) system in accordance with all applicable state and federal rules and regulations.
- Must remain awake and alert while working – on all shifts.
Education and Experience:
- H.S. Diploma/GED OR the successful completion of our internal assessment of reading/writing abilities.
- 6 months experience in customer service or other person-centered interactive position.
- Valid NYS Driver License with acceptable driving record.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
- Positive attitude with motivation to provide interactive and compassionate experience to those in our programs.
- Must be able to read and write case notes and be able to follow written directions.
- Must be able to manage multiple assigned tasks at one time and meet assigned deadlines.
- Must have basic computer knowledge.
Certifications:
- Within 120 days of employment, must become CPR, First Aid, SCIP-R certified, as well as Medication Administration Certified.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
- Must be able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds.
- Seeing, hearing, walking, sitting, standing, driving, stooping, bending, carrying, stretching, and climbing stairs as well as all movements required by SCIP-R curriculum.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $22.75 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Working with people with developmental disabilities: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- NYS Driver License (Required)
Work Location: In person
