Direct Support Professional

Hawthorne Foundation; Town of Ossining (NY); On-site; USD 21,352 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits

Retirement Plan

Education Incentives

Life Insurance / AD&D

403B plans

Paid vacation, holiday & sick time

Job summary

A caring local non-profit organization is seeking a Community/Direct Support Professional in Ossining, New York. Responsibilities include assisting individuals with daily living activities, implementing care programs, and providing essential personal care. Ideal candidates are energetic and caring, with a high school diploma or GED required; no prior experience is necessary as paid training is provided. The position offers a sign-on bonus of $1500 for new full-time employees.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and ability to drive the agency van.
• No prior experience needed, paid training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct assistance in daily living activities for individuals.
• Implement and collect data for daily and weekly programs.
• Transport consumers from home to program and back.

Skills

Energetic

Creative

Caring

Ability to provide personal care

Education

HS/GED

Job description

• Position Type: Community/ Direct Support Porfessional
• Date Posted: 8/15/2022
• Location: Ossining

***NEW AND EXCITING NEWS! Hawthorne Foundation Inc. has implemented a generous SIGN-ON BONUS of $1500 for new full-time employees!***

• $750– on completion of 3 months of employment
• $750 -on completion of 6 months of employment

We seek employees who are energetic, creative, and caring and those who always see the opportunity in a challenging situation.

Join a Team Where Your Contributions Make a Positive Difference in Someone's Life!

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) plays an integral role in the lives of the people we support. The DSP will provide direct assistance in all aspects of daily living, enabling the greatest level of independence possible and the best quality of life as one is able to experience. Depending on the needs of the individual, tasks could include providing direct personal care or assistance with: hygiene, housekeeping, laundry, cooking, medication and appointments, behavioral interventions, etc.

Requirements: HS/GED, a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive the agency van. No Prior experience needed (paid training).

Benefits Available for Full Time and Part Time Employees

Rate: $15.50-$19.00 Hr.

• Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
• Retirement Plan
• Education Incentives
• Life Insurance / AD&D
• 403B plans
• Paid vacation, holiday & sick time for eligible employees

Mission

To foster independence, integration, individualization and productivity while enhancing the quality of the lives for the people we serve. Our goal is to enable each and every individual to reach his or her maximum potential in the least restrictive environment by selecting and promoting educational practices that are grounded in research and science-in particular Applied Behavior Analysis and to assist each and every individual in identifying and realizing his or her own goals.

Fair Chance and Other Information

• A “Fair Chance” job (you or the employer follow Fair Chance hiring practices when performing background checks)
• A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
• A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Job Responsibilities (Day Habilitation Direct Support Professional-DSP)

• The Direct Support Professional is directly responsible for specific group assigned and specific individuals
• Responsible for implementation and collection of data of daily and weekly programs as assigned by supervisor for each individual in assigned group.
• The Direct Support Professional assists in any clerical work.
• Responsible for carrying out daily schedules as developed and planned.
• The Direct Support Professional implements weekly and daily programs to assist each individual in attaining their individual goals.
• Documents individuals progress in both increase and decrease programs on a daily basis (collects and graphs data).
• The DSP is responsible for participating in behavior analysis training program.
• Supervises and transports consumers from home to day program, and home again.
• The Direct Support Professional returns vehicle in clean condition.
• The Direct Support Professional drives consumers on all planned trips.