Direct Support Professional

The Summit Center; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid breaks (up to 5 weeks/yr)

Paid time off (up to 15 days)

Paid holidays (14–16/yr)

Raises & profit sharing

Health, dental, vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Mental health counseling

Childcare referrals

Legal services

Job summary

The Summit Center in Amherst, NY is hiring a Direct Support Professional to support adults with developmental disabilities in a community-based day program. The role involves recreation, life skills training, and promoting independence within a collaborative team and active community engagement.

Requirements include a high school diploma, at least 1 year of relevant experience, Dayhab preferred, and a valid NYS driver's license with clean driving record approval.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of professional experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Dayhab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• The DSP supports adults with developmental disabilities in a community-based day program, providing recreation, life skills training, and promoting independence.
• Follows through on behavior management programs as established for individuals.
• Completes and maintains accurate documentation relating to services and progress.
• Communicates individual needs to Family Support Services Coordinator.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings and adheres to incident reporting policies.
• Maintains confidentiality of information per NYS Mental Hygiene law and HIPAA policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year professional experience with developmental disabilities

Dayhab experience preferred

Job description

Join Our Team and Make a Difference Every Day

Position: Direct Support Professional

Pay: $23.52/hour

Location: Amherst or East Amherst, NY

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, 40 hours/week

The Summit Center, as seen on All Access with Andy Garcia, is Western New York’s leading provider of evidence-based services for children and adults with autism and other developmental, social, and behavioral challenges. Our team is dedicated to helping every individual we serve achieve their highest level of independence. If you're passionate about making lives better and in search of a good job with dedicated supervisors, great benefits, and a supportive environment become a #DifferenceMaker and join our team.

Why Work With Us?

• Paid program breaks (up to 5 weeks per year!)
• Up to 15 days of paid time off
• 14–16 paid holidays annually
• Potential for annual raises and profit sharing
• Health, dental, and vision insurance/Medical opt-out payment (up to $1,000/year)
• Employee Assistance Program:
• Free mental health counseling
• Free childcare referrals
• Access to legal services

Your Impact as a Direct Support Professional:

The Direct Support Professional supports adults with developmental disabilities in a community-based day program, providing recreation, life skills training, and promoting independence. This role offers a collaborative team environment and active community engagement.

• Follows through on any behavior management program as established for individuals.
• Completes and maintains accurate documentation relating to the various services provided to our individuals and the progress they have established.
• Communicates individual needs to Family Support Services Family Support Coordinator.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, on occasion to accommodate recreation outing and activities.
• Attend staff meetings and in-service training programs.
• Complies with agency incident reporting policies and procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality of individual information in accordance with the requirements of NYS Mental Hygiene law and the Agency’s HIPAA Privacy Policies and Procedures
• Perform any other duties as requested by your supervisor.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of professional experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
• Dayhab experience preferred

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: A valid NYS Driver’s License and agency approval of driving record according to agency’s Policy and Procedures

At The Summit Center, you’ll be part of a compassionate, highly trained team committed to empowering individuals to reach their full potential. Let your next job be the one that truly makes a difference.

Behaviors

Preferred

Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact : Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Required

High School Equivalency or better.

Experience

Required

1 year: Professinal experience with the developmentally delayed population

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License

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