Direct Support Professional - DSP

Racker; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 23,763 - 28,240; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

No premium Individual Health Insurance

20% Discount on Childcare Services

Job summary

Racker is seeking motivated Direct Support Professionals in the Town of Ithaca, NY, earning $18 per hour plus Shift Differentials. Join our team to support individuals with developmental disabilities in daily living activities within a group home setting.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, cleaning, and implementing Staff Action Plans. Qualifications require a high school diploma or GED, teamwork skills, and strong communication abilities. We also provide various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Commitment to furthering human interdependence.

Responsibilities

• Assist, guide, and support individuals in day-to-day activities.
• Implement Staff Action Plans and document daily.
• Administer medications and assist medical staff as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Earn $18 per hour!

In addition, we offer Shift Differentials for Weekend and Overnight Shifts. Earn as much as $20.50 to start!

Racker is looking for motivated Direct Support Professionals to work in close collaboration with the Residential Leadership team!

We offer Tuition Assistance, a No premium Individual Health Insurance Plan option, and a 20% Discount on Childcare Services for children and grandchildren of staff. Join our Residential Program to support individuals with developmental disabilities with their daily living activities, creating opportunities to be full and engaged members of their communities. Our Direct Support Professional staff work as part of a team in a group home setting, supporting residents with household tasks such as meal planning and preparation, laundry and light housework, as well as assisting with personal care as required. In terms of work locations listed above, you will have the option of expressing your preferred locations at time of interview. Staff working less than 10 scheduled hours per week will earn $17.25.

Responsibilities

• Assist, guide, and support individuals in day-to-day activities.
• Household maintenance and cleaning as assigned.
• Support individuals in developing relationships, establishing ties with their community, and working towards their goals and dreams.
• Accompany individuals to activities within their community.
• Implement Staff Action Plans (SAP’s) and document daily, Support Plans, and Plans of Protective Oversight.
• Administer medications and assist medical staff as needed.
• Cleaning and maintenance duties as assigned.
• Support and participate in an interdisciplinary team approach.
• Use problem-solving techniques to resolve differences and come to conclusions with team.
• Complete required trainings.
• Complete necessary documentation as required.
• Complete Event to Consider, Fall Bruise and Injury forms, and Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence forms.
• Uphold standards of professionalism with regard to behavior and dress.
• Assume responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Successful candidates will have demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team, strong written and oral communication skills, and a commitment to furthering human interdependence.
• Candidates must meet approved driver criteria in accordance with organizational policy.
• To be an approved driver at Racker, you must currently have a valid driver's license for at least 1 year with a clean record OR a valid driver's license for 3 years and no more than 4 points on your license.

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