Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Tompkins County

Unityhouse; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401k matching

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus

Flexible hours

Job summary

Unity House in Ithaca, NY seeks compassionate Direct Support Professionals to assist people with developmental disabilities and mental health needs in daily living tasks. You will support hygiene, meal preparation, budgeting, and social skills to empower independence.

The role offers competitive pay, full-time benefits after 30+ hours per week, flexible scheduling, paid time off, and opportunities for growth within a mission-driven organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification: documentation of completing at least 10th grade of high school.
• Experience in direct support or caregiving is beneficial but not required.
• Weekend shifts include a $0.50 shift differential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Caregiving

Daily living skills

Meal planning

Budgeting

Social skills

Education

High school diploma

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. Weekend shifts include a $.50 shift differential.