Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Upstate Cerebral Palsy; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision

Direct Deposit

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Retirement Plan 403(b)

Life Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Generous PTO Plans (Sick, Vacation and

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Upstate Caring Partners in Central New York seeks a Direct Support Professional to implement individualized plans, support daily living activities, and safeguard health and safety for individuals with disabilities.

You will accompany individuals on community activities, assist with daily tasks, and help with documentation across residential or day habilitation sites while joining a fast-paced team.

Qualifications

• The DSP provides care, support, and assists residents with activities of daily living.
• Full-time, part-time, and weekend only opportunities exist.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License required.
• No previous experience needed - we provide paid training!

Responsibilities

• The Direct Support Professional implements individualized plans, attends to personal care needs, oversees health, safety and well-being of people we support, keeps nurses advised, participates in Agency activities, transports and accompanies people on community activities, assists in daily housekeeping and other facility-related duties and maintains documentation in residential or day habilitation/community sites.

Skills

Driver's license

Job description

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible to implement each individualized plan, attend to personal care needs, oversee the health, safety and well-being of the people we support, keep nurses advised, participate in Agency activities, transport and accompany people we support on activities in the community, assist in daily housekeeping and other facility-related duties and maintain documentation in either or both the residential and/or day habilitation / community habilitation/ school age program site.

Join the Upstate Caring Partners Team as a Direct Support Professional

Upstate Caring Partners is looking for energetic and motivated staff to work with individuals with disabilities to help them achieve their goals!

• The DSP provides care, support, and assists residents with activities of daily living.
• Full-time, part-time, and weekend only opportunities exist.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License required.
• No previous experience needed - we provide paid training!
  

Benefits

Our work environment provides the opportunity to grow and learn in a fast-paced atmosphere. We offer competitive benefits and salary to include a low-cost individual health insurance plan, dollar for dollar retirement match (up to 7%), life insurance, voluntary benefits and generous paid time off.

• Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision
• Direct Deposit
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement Plan 403(b)
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous PTO Plans (Sick, Vacation and Employee Leave)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Service Awards
• Employee Appreciation Events
• Employee Discounts
  

Upstate Caring Partners is the premier provider of direct-care services and programs in Central New York for individuals of all abilities and their families. If you believe in empowering people, Upstate Caring Partners is an excellent place to start or grow your career.