Direct Support Pro — Flexible Schedule & Impactful Career

THE CENTER FOR FAMILY SUPPORT INC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Center for Family Support, Inc. in New York is seeking Direct Support Professionals to empower individuals with developmental disabilities, uphold rights, and build genuine friendships in our programs, with both full-time and part-time roles.

As a DSP, you will help people pursue meaningful lives, encourage participation in activities, and support community relationships while respecting choices and rights. We offer strong benefits and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required or preferred depending on program needs.
• Experience in healthcare or human services is a plus.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Help the people we support to have meaningful lives, listen to their dreams, and help them learn skills to live the lives they choose.
• Encourage each individual to tell us what is important to them and involve them in activities that match their interests, goals and dreams for the future.
• Assist individuals we support learn how to develop and maintain positive relationships with people in their community.
• Respect the rights of the people we support and teach them to advocate for themselves.
• Use our person-centered philosophy throughout the day. Use each moment as a teachable moment.
• Get to know the individual by listening and observing what is important to him or her.
• Show a positive attitude toward work and others.
• Protect the health of the people you support. This may include giving medication, following doctor’s orders, going to medical appointments, and/or seeking emergency medical care when necessary.
• Keeping the people, you support safe at all times by providing the level of supervision described in the person’s service plan.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Healthcare experience

Compassionate communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Center for Family Support, Inc. in New York is seeking Direct Support Professionals to empower individuals with developmental disabilities, uphold rights, and build genuine friendships in our programs, with both full-time and part-time roles.

As a DSP, you will help people pursue meaningful lives, encourage participation in activities, and support community relationships while respecting choices and rights. We offer strong benefits and a supportive work environment.