DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Community Mainstreaming Associates; Westbury South (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Vision Plan

Critical Illness Insurance

Pet Insurance

Identity Theft & Fraud Protection

Legal Services

Tuition Assistance

Paid time off

403(b) Retirement Plan

Employer-Sponsored Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Benefits

Section 125 Flexible Spending Program

Job summary

Community Mainstreaming Associates is seeking compassionate Direct Support Professionals to join our team in Westbury, NY. DSPs provide direct care and support individuals with developmental disabilities, helping them live independently, participate in the community, and achieve personal goals.

Available full-time and part-time shifts include evenings and overnights. We offer comprehensive benefits starting for full-time staff, including medical, vision, life and retirement plans, as well as

Qualifications

• Compassionate, patient and respectful.
• Dependable and responsible.
• Strong communicator who works well in a team.
• Committed to promoting independence, dignity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Assist with daily living activities, personal care, meal prep and household tasks.
• Encourage independence and help individuals make daily-life choices.
• Support community participation, appointments, and recreational activities.
• Follow individualized service plans and document progress daily.
• Promote dignity, respect, inclusion and self-advocacy.
• Assist with medication administration and health-related needs as trained.
• Maintain accurate documentation and required records.
• Communicate with supervisors, families and support teams.
• Follow agency policies, procedures and safety requirements.
• Respond to emergencies and report concerns per agency rules.
• Be a positive role model and advocate for individuals we support.

Skills

Compassionate

Patient

Respectful

Dependable

Responsible

Strong communicators

Teamwork

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Full Time Service Worker Westbury, NY, US

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.