Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Upstate Cerebral Palsy; New York (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Direct Support Professionals to join their team. This role is vital in implementing individualized care plans and supporting individuals with disabilities in achieving their goals. With opportunities for full-time, part-time, and weekend shifts, this position offers flexibility and the chance to make a real difference in people's lives. The organization provides a supportive work environment with paid training, competitive pay starting at $21.00/hour, and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement matching, and generous paid time off. If you're motivated to empower others, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Direct Deposit

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Generous PTO Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Service Awards

Employee Appreciation Events

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• No previous experience needed; paid training provided.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized plans for personal care needs.
• Assist residents with daily living activities and maintain documentation.
• Transport and accompany individuals in community activities.

Skills

Personal Care Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Hamilton IRA | 3010 - 867
Hamilton, NY 133461120, USA

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!

Responsibilities

• 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!
• Starting pay $21.00/hour!

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.

• Direct Deposit
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 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.

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