Direct Support Professional – Day Services

Austincc; Village of Penn Yan (NY); Sur place; USD 24 686 - 25 719; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness Program & Tuition Reimbursement

20 Paid Vacation Days and 8 Paid Holidays

403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Comprehensive Training and Certification Programs

Wellness Incentives

Résumé du poste

A leading community care provider is seeking Direct Support Professionals in Penn Yan, NY. The role involves assisting individuals with disabilities during daytime hours, fostering independence, and promoting community integration. Candidates must have at least a high school diploma and prior experience is preferred. The position offers competitive pay rates ranging from $17.92 to $18.67 per hour, along with various benefits including vacation days, tuition reimbursement, and wellness incentives. If you're passionate about making an impact, apply today.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimally one-year experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
• Valid Driver’s License is required.

Responsabilités

• Provide support and assistance to individuals with disabilities during daytime hours.
• Promote community integration, skill development, and independence.
• Assist with transportation, appointments, and personal care.

Connaissances

Experience with developmental disabilities

Compassionate communication

Empathy

Advocacy

Formation

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in human services or related field

Description du poste

Direct Support Professional - Day Services

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DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL - Day Services

Mozaic (A Chapter of The Arc NY) is seeking Caregivers, Health Aides, CNAs, or Direct Support Professionals who are responsible for providing support and assistance to individuals with disabilities during daytime hours, typically outside of a residential setting. The focus is often on community integration, skill development, and promoting independence. Direct Support Professionals foster positive self-esteem in individuals, whether in a habilitation setting or in the community, by consistently providing positive interactions, support, encouragement, and unwavering respect for individuals' rights.

Pay Rate: $17.92-$18.67/hr.+ based on experience!

Direct Support Professional Hours:

Monday - Friday, 7 am - 3 pm (Hours vary with occasional evenings and weekends as needed)

Location: Yates County (Penn Yan, NY)

Direct Support Professionals are the heart of our mission, dedicated to empowering individuals to live safe, healthy, and fulfilling lives within our community. With unwavering compassion and commitment, they provide essential daily support, assisting with transportation, appointments, and personal care while ensuring that care plans, medications, and guidelines are followed with precision and attention to detail.

Beyond meeting physical needs, our caregivers play a vital role in fostering independence and enhancing quality of life. They build meaningful relationships, offering emotional support, encouragement, and a sense of security to those they serve. By working closely with families, healthcare professionals, and case managers, they create a strong network of collaboration, ensuring that each individual receives the highest level of personalized care.

Our caregivers are also dedicated advocates, championing the rights, needs, and aspirations of individuals with disabilities. They provide a voice for those who need it most, ensuring they are seen, heard, and valued within our community. Their dedication goes beyond caregiving—it’s about creating a world where every individual can thrive with dignity, respect, and the support they deserve.

Direct Support Professional Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Minimally one-year experience working with people with developmental disabilities or an associate degree in human services or related field is required.
• Valid Driver’s License is required.

Direct Support Professional Benefits Include:

• Work Today, Get Paid Today
• Eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness Program & Tuition Reimbursement
• 20 Paid Vacation Days and 8 Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Medical & Dependent Care
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Pre-Paid Legal Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Comprehensive Training and Certification Programs
• Wellness Incentives

Why Choose Mozaic?

Mozaic is a not-for-profit organization based in the Finger Lakes Region, specializing in providing services and residential facilities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are a prominent advocate for supporting and improving the lives of over 2,000 individuals with disabilities in our area.

If you are a person who wants to make an impact on their community by providing quality care, apply today.

Mozaic is an EEO/AA/Veteran/Disabled Employer

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.