Direct Support Professional — Empower Independence

The Arc Lexington; Town of Manheim (NY); Sur place; USD 26 000 - 29 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Weekend differential

Paid training

Generous PTO

Telemedicine

EAP

Résumé du poste

The Arc Lexington is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in New York to empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live fulfilling lives. You will support daily activities, promote independence, and help individuals pursue their goals with respect and dignity.

Join a team that values person-centered care, offers flexible scheduling, paid training, and benefits like PTO, telemedicine, and EAP. Weekend shifts and ongoing learning opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• NYS driver's license with at least 2 years of driving experience.

Responsabilités

• Provide one-on-one support based on each person's needs and preferences.
• Support independence by assisting with daily activities, including personal hygiene and meal preparation.
• Create a supportive and caring atmosphere for emotional well-being and social connections.

Connaissances

Driving

Description du poste

Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Creating a Positive Impact in the Lives of the People We Support

Are you ready to start a journey that goes beyond the typical role of a caregiver? Join us as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at The Arc Lexington. Here you will have a meaningful role helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities live fulfilling lives and pursue their dreams. Being a DSP, you are not just offering care but empowering those we support, promoting their independence, and ensuring their achievements are recognized while their voices are heard and respected. If you are looking for more than just a job, where you can truly influence someone's life, then your search ends here!

DSP Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support based on each person's needs and preferences
• Support independence as a DSP by assisting the people we support with their daily activities, which can range from personal hygiene to meal preparation
• DSPs will create a supportive and caring atmosphere for the people we support while positively contributing to their emotional well-being and social connections
  
  

DSP Requirements

• A valid NYS Driver's license with at least 2 years of driving experience.
  
  

The Arc Lexington Benefits

• Starting rates range from $19.35-$20.50, plus an additional $1.40 an hour for weekend differential
• Our DSPs earn an average of $20.00 an hour after 30 days of paid training, plus a weekend differential
• Flexible Scheduling: Weekend, Day, Night and Evening shifts available
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Training: Classroom and Hands-on Training provided
• Comprehensive and Affordable Benefits: All DSPs receive FREE Telemedicine and EAP!
  

Join The Arc Lexington Team and start creating a difference in the lives of the people we support as a DSP today!

The Arc Lexington provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable laws ("each a "Protected Characteristic"). This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Salary: $19.35 - $20.50 per hour

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