Direct Support Professional (DSP)

St Catherine S Center For Children; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Catherine’s Center for Children in Albany, NY is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for the Residential Program. This full-time, non-exempt role carries an hourly pay range of $20.00 to $23.93 and requires a clean NYS driver’s license.

The DSP will support children with daily living, safety, and treatment goals within a therapeutic residential setting. You will report to the Program Manager, participate in the Residential Treatment Team, and perform duties from documentation to

Qualifications

• Therapeutic environment & care under Program Manager oversight.
• Daily activities must be engaging and therapeutic.
• Client safety with continuous supervision.
• Medication administration procedures familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Therapeutic environment & care under Program Manager oversight; lead daily group/individual activities.
• Provide continuous sight and sound supervision of residents and follow treatment plans.
• Attend and maintain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training; use safe restraint if necessary.
• Attend and maintain Medication Administration Certification; administer medications per protocols.
• Review shift documentation and complete forms and treatment records on time.
• Obtain and maintain Van Certification; perform vehicle inspections and report needs.
• Participate in daily routines and help with housekeeping to maintain a safe environment.

Job description

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Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Full Time Direct Line Staff Copson House, Albany, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1436

Salary Range: $20.00 To $23.93 Hourly

Position Title: Direct Support Professional

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

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Position : Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Location: Albany, New York

Program : Residential Program

Type: Full-time; Non-Exempt

Pay Range: $ 20 – $23.93 (per hour)

Notes : A clean NYS Driver’s License is Required.

Job Ref. # : 0308

About St. Catherine’s Center for Children

St. Catherine’s Center for Children is a non-profit organization located in the Greater Capital Region of New York. We offer a wide array of human services designed to meet the needs of vulnerable children, families and adults, including residential and therapeutic foster care programs for children and youth, Kinship support, homeless and community-based services for adults and families, a special education elementary school for ages 5-13, and so much more.

St. Catherine’s is committed to cultivating a culture where all employees feel safe to bring their authentic and best selves to the workplace. We are invested in fostering an equitable, inclusive and diversified workplace; collaboratively embracing mindfulness, relevance, respect and solidarity.

• Our Mission: St. Catherine's Center for Children provides a comprehensive range of human services designed to offer hope, foster growth, and improve the lives of the children, families, and adults we serve.
• Our Vision: Our willingness to embrace change and develop new services is, and will remain, our guiding philosophy as we support the human service needs of our community.

Position Title: Direct Support Professional

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Position : Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Location: Albany, New York

Program : Residential Program

Type: Full-time; Non-Exempt

Pay Range: $ 20 – $23.93 (per hour)

Schedule : Various Shifts

Notes : A clean NYS Driver’s License is Required.

Job Ref. # : 0308

About St. Catherine’s Center for Children

St. Catherine’s Center for Children is a non-profit organization located in the Greater Capital Region of New York. We offer a wide array of human services designed to meet the needs of vulnerable children, families and adults, including residential and therapeutic foster care programs for children and youth, Kinship support, homeless and community-based services for adults and families, a special education elementary school for ages 5-13, and so much more.

St. Catherine’s is committed to cultivating a culture where all employees feel safe to bring their authentic and best selves to the workplace. We are invested in fostering an equitable, inclusive and diversified workplace; collaboratively embracing mindfulness, relevance, respect and solidarity.

• Our Mission: St. Catherine's Center for Children provides a comprehensive range of human services designed to offer hope, foster growth, and improve the lives of the children, families, and adults we serve.
• Our Vision: Our willingness to embrace change and develop new services is, and will remain, our guiding philosophy as we support the human service needs of our community.

Position Overview & Organizational Relationships

Position Overview & Organizational Relationships:

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for the children in the Residential Program, helping to manage their physical, emotional, and treatment needs. The DSP reports to the Program Manager, and serves as a member of the Residential Treatment Team.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Therapeutic Environment & Care: Under the oversight of the Program Manager, implement program standards to maintain a therapeutic, child-centered treatment environment. Lead daily group and individual activities that are engaging and therapeutic.
• Client Supervision & Safety: Maintain continuous "sight and sound" supervision of residential clients. Implement each child’s individual treatment plan as directed by the Treatment Team.
• Crisis Prevention & Intervention: Attend, successfully complete, and maintain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) Training Certification. Properly exercise TCI techniques, including physical restraints when necessary to ensure safety.
• Medication Administration: Attend, successfully complete, and maintain Medication Administration Certification. When assigned, safely administer medications in strict accordance with agency protocols.
• Shift Handoffs & Documentation: Review all pertinent client documentation and emails at the start of every shift. Complete all required forms and treatment service documentation accurately and on a timely basis.
• Transportation & Vehicle Upkeep: Obtain and maintain agency Van Certification. Conduct required vehicle inspections, maintain log sheets, monitor fuel levels, and promptly report maintenance needs to the Transportation Supervisor and Program Manager.
• Daily Operations & Housekeeping: Participate in the daily routines of the children. Actively share responsibility for general housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, safe physical environment.