Direct Support Professional/all Suffolk Locations Day 1 Benefits

People's Arc; Bohemia (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day One Benefits

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

People’s Arc is seeking a Direct Support Professional to work with individuals with developmental disabilities, promoting health, safety and well-being. You will support daily living activities, transportation, documentation, and program goals, while engaging in trainings and HIPAA compliance.

The role offers on-site duties with opportunities for growth and a competitive benefits package. Salary starts at $19.25 per hour with options for full or part-time schedules; comprehensive benefits begin

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• NYS Driver's License with satisfactory driving record required.
• Experience in direct support or caregiving is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach and assist in self-care maintenance including cooking, household skills, travel, social support and personal hygiene.
• Assist with driving to activities, appointments, or transportation needs.
• Document and bill for personal goals in electronic health records (EHR).
• Plan and participate in recreational activities based on program needs.
• Administer medications safely per state regulations and training requirements.
• Other duties may include home maintenance, shopping, and facility oversight.
• Assist in lifting and transferring individuals if needed.
• Maintain HIPAA training and confidentiality.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NYS Driver's License with satisfactory driving record

Job description

When you join People’s Arc, you’re not just starting a job – you’re beginning a fulfilling journey with an emerging provider of choice. At People’s Arc we don’t just focus on medical benefits, we take a Total Health approach to support you to reach your physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals.

At People’s Arc, we’re more than just benefits. We offer:

• Day One Benefits – It all starts at the beginning – comprehensive medical, dental, vision and life insurance on your first day of employment.
• Savings Programs – Retirement savings (401k), Flexible Spending Accounts, wellness incentives and discount programs to help you achieve financial success.
• Balance – Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, holidays), Employee Assistance Program, health advocate, mental health resources and leave programs to support our staff and create work/life balance.
• Career Growth – Tuition reimbursement, training opportunities, professional development and internal mobility to develop your skills and grow within the agency.
• Sense of Community – Employee Engagement, Peer Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and employee & agency events to keep staff connected.
• Recognition – Service award celebrations, professional acknowledgements and educational milestones that create a culture where our staff can thrive.
• SALARY 19.25

Minimum Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED
• NYS Driver's License with satisfactory driving record

Job description

Reports to: Assistant House Manager and House Manager

General Statement of Duties: A Direct Support Professional works collaboratively with the Support Team to enhance the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities by promoting their health, safety and well-being. A Direct Support Professional serves as a caring and understanding advocate for and with the people they support by assisting them with communicating their needs and accomplishing their goals. This role is a meaningful start in many career paths providing skill and training in various areas.

Responsibilities

Works closely to teach and assist in self-care maintenance up to and including, cooking, household skills, travel, social support and personal hygiene for individuals supported by AHRC Suffolk.

Receive and remain up to date on all safe driving courses to safely assist in driving to and from activities, appointments or any needed transportation destinations.

Provides assistance and oversight while working on goals and accurately complete documentation and billing for personal goals developed by the individual supported via electronic health records (EHR).

Plans and participates in recreational activities based upon the needs of the program site.

Receive and remain up to date on all trainings to administer medication safely and in conformance with state regulations and specific training including maintenance of medical records.

Other duties may include, but is not limited to, home maintenance, food shopping and oversight of the facility.

May be required to assist in the lifting and/or transferring of individuals supported by AHRC Suffolk.

Receive and remain up to date on all HIPAA trainings while also maintaining confidential information regarding the person supported and their family.

Receives and remains up to date on training for safety and universal precautions.

Exhibits care, consideration and professionalism while encouraging an independent and fulfilling life style.

Performs all other duties as requested by supervisor.

• A High School Diploma or GED
• NYS Driver's Licese with satisfactory driving record

• Why AHRC Suffolk? Our Career Paths provide education and advancement opportunities for every team members interested in advancing their careers in all our job roles such as direct support, education, behavioral and clinical services, administrative, Human Resources, and operations. It’s not just a job, it’s a career.
  • Paid training – CPR & First Aid, Defensive Driving, AMAP & Strategies for Crisis Intervention and prevention and many more development opportunities.
  • Great Pay & Excellent Benefit
  • Tuition reimbursement – $5000 a year!
  • Low-cost, high-quality Medical & Dental plans
  • Employee Recognition – you’ll be appreciated!!
• Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
• Salary Range $19.25 hour

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance