DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Community Mainstreaming; Village of Westbury (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision plan

Critical illness insurance

Pet insurance

Identity theft protection

Legal services

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

403(b) retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-Term Disability

Section 125 Flexible Spending Program

Job summary

Community Mainstreaming Associates (CMA) is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our team in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities to live fulfilling, independent lives. DSPs provide care, help with daily tasks, and promote community involvement within a supportive team.

We offer full-time and part-time positions across locations in Port Washington, Dix Hills, Kings Point, Malverne, NY. Benefits include medical plans, retirement options, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Ability to follow individualized service plans.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to individuals.
• Assist with daily living activities, personal care, meals, and household tasks as needed.
• Encourage independence and daily decision making.
• Support community participation, appointments, and activities.
• Follow individualized service plans and help achieve personal goals.
• Promote dignity, respect, inclusion, and self-advocacy.
• Assist with medication administration as trained.
• Maintain daily notes and required records.
• Communicate with supervisors, families, and the support team.
• Follow agency policies, safety requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Respond to emergencies and report concerns.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Strong communication

Team player

Independence advocate

Job description

Community Mainstreaming Associates (CMA) is seeking compassionate, dependable, and dedicated Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our team!

At CMA, we support individuals with developmental disabilities in living fulfilling, independent lives and being active members of their communities. As a DSP, you will play an important role in helping the people we support achieve their personal goals, build meaningful relationships, develop greater independence, and enjoy everyday life.

As a Direct Support Professional, you will:

• Provide direct care, support, and assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Support individuals with daily living activities, personal care, meal preparation, and household tasks as needed.
• Encourage independence and assist individuals in making choices about their daily lives.
• Support community participation, recreational activities, appointments, and other activities.
• Follow individualized service plans and support individuals in achieving their personal goals.
• Promote dignity, respect, choice, inclusion, and self-advocacy.
• Assist with medication administration and health-related needs as trained and authorized.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including daily notes, progress notes, and required records.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, families, and other members of the individual's support team.
• Follow all agency policies, procedures, safety requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and report incidents or concerns in accordance with agency requirements.
• Serve as a positive role model and advocate for the individuals we support.

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Compassionate, patient, and respectful.
• Dependable and responsible.
• Strong communicators who work well as part of a team.
• Committed to promoting independence, dignity, and inclusion.

Available work locations include:

• Port Washington, NY
• Dix Hills, NY
• Kings Point, NY
• Malverne, NY

Full-time and Part-time Opportunities Available

Available shifts include:

• Evening shifts
• Overnight shifts

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' health and financial well-being to full-time employees.

Medical Benefits: eligibility begins the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.

Vision Plan

Critical Illness Insurance

Pet Insurance

Identity Theft & Fraud Protection

Legal Services

Tuition Assistance

Paid time off

403(b) Retirement Plan: Organization match of up to 5%.

Employer-Sponsored Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Benefits

Section 125 Flexible Spending Program

Come make a difference with us!

Community Mainstreaming Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.