Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Cayuga County

Unityhouse; City of Auburn (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great pay

Full-time benefits

Flexible hours

Paid holidays

401k matching

Wellness program

Direct deposit

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Unity House in Auburn, NY seeks Direct Support Professionals to empower individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health needs in a supportive, inclusive environment.

You will assist with daily living tasks, promote independence, and participate in training and team meetings. Unity House offers paid training, health coverage, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and a path for growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: evidence of at least 10th grade education.
• Driver's license required.
• First, second, and third shifts available; weekend shifts with differential.

Responsibilities

• Direct Support Professionals assist individuals with daily living skills including hygiene, meal prep, budgeting and social skills.

Education

High school education (10th grade minimum)

Job description

A career with a cause

At Unity House, we're dedicated to supporting people with disabilities. That's why we're dedicated to our employees. At Unity House, you'll empower people to learn, grow and thrive. In turn, Unity House will empower you with:

• Great pay!
• Full-time benefits - health insurance and more for working 30+ hours per week
• Flexible hours - a work schedule that fits your life
• Time Off - paid holidays, vacation days, sick days, personal days and more
• Peace of mind - 401k contributions matched up to 3.5%
• Wellness - free comprehensive wellness and employee assistance programs
• Pay options - early payday and direct deposit available
• Room to grow - tuition reimbursement, free training and promotion opportunities

Our mission

To empower and enrich the lives of people in recovery, coping with a mental illness, and/or diagnosed with a developmental disability. This is accomplished by offering services and supports in an inclusive, people-centered environment.

Our vision

All individuals are respected and lead lives of personal fulfillment and acceptance within our community

Our values

Honesty, Integrity and Respect

Qualifications:

Come join our team and our mission to empower and enrich the lives of people living with a developmental disability, coping with mental illness and/or in recovery.

Direct Support Professionals support individuals with everyday living skills such as hygiene tasks, meal prep and planning, budgeting skills and social skills.

Unity House offers paid training, health and wellness benefits, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, etc. We also offer a referral bonus to our current employees!

Minimum Qualifications: documentation of minimally completing 10th grade of high school is required. Driver's license required. First, second, and third shifts available. Weekend shifts include a $.50 shift differential.