Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Town of Germantown (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life保险

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Job summary

Amergis, formerly Maxim Healthcare Staffing, is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Germantown, NY to assist individuals with intellectual disabilities or mental health challenges in home, community or residential settings. You will help with daily living activities and develop interpersonal and adaptive skills, working under the resident's Individual Service Plan.

You must meet the listed requirements, and Amergis offers competitive pay, benefits, and recognition programs in a

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Complies with professional standards of practice.
• Current CPR if applicable.
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable.
• Current Health Certificate per contract or state regulation.
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with intellectual disabilities or mental health challenges with growth and development of interpersonal skills and activities of daily living in the home, community or residential setting.
• Work directly with residents and provide supports for activities of daily living and adaptive skills.
• Follow the resident/patient's Individual Service Plan.

Skills

CPR certification

Prioritize tasks

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Direct Support Professional (DSP)Setting:Healthcare FacilitiesJob Type:Contract - Full TimePay:$23 / HourHours:38.00Location:Germantown, NY

The Direct Support Personnel I assists individuals withintellectual disabilities or mental health challenges with growth anddevelopment of interpersonal skills and activities of daily living in the home,community or residential setting. The Direct Support Personnel I works directlywith the resident and provides supports for activities of daily living andadaptive skills. The Direct Support Personnel I should follow the guidance ofthe resident/ patients Individual Service Plan.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or its equivalent
• Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health Certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.