DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (FT/PT)

Community Mainstreaming; Village of Westbury (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision plan

403(b) retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Community Mainstreaming Associates is seeking compassionate Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our team in Westbury, NY. DSPs provide direct care, support daily living activities, and help individuals with developmental disabilities pursue independent, meaningful lives.

You will follow individualized service plans, assist with community participation, documentation, and health-related tasks as trained, while upholding dignity, inclusion, and respectful communication.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Ability to follow individualized service plans.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Assist with daily living activities, personal care, meals, and household tasks.
• Encourage independence and assist with decision-making and choices.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Strong communication

Team player

Patient

Job description

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DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (FT/PT)

Full Time Service Worker Westbury, NY, US

Community Mainstreaming Associates (CMA) is seeking compassionate, dependable, and dedicated Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our team!

At CMA, we support individuals with developmental disabilities in living fulfilling, independent lives and being active members of their communities. As a DSP, you will play an important role in helping the people we support achieve their personal goals, build meaningful relationships, develop greater independence, and enjoy everyday life.

As a Direct Support Professional, you will:

• Provide direct care, support, and assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Support individuals with daily living activities, personal care, meal preparation, and household tasks as needed.
• Encourage independence and assist individuals in making choices about their daily lives.
• Support community participation, recreational activities, appointments, and other activities.
• Follow individualized service plans and support individuals in achieving their personal goals.
• Promote dignity, respect, choice, inclusion, and self-advocacy.
• Assist with medication administration and health-related needs as trained and authorized.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including daily notes, progress notes, and required records.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, families, and other members of the individual's support team.
• Follow all agency policies, procedures, safety requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and report incidents or concerns in accordance with agency requirements.
• Serve as a positive role model and advocate for the individuals we support.

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Compassionate, patient, and respectful.
• Dependable and responsible.
• Strong communicators who work well as part of a team.
• Committed to promoting independence, dignity, and inclusion.

Available work locations include:

• Port Washington, NY
• Dix Hills, NY
• Kings Point, NY
• Malverne, NY

Full-time and Part-time Opportunities Available

Available shifts include:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' health and financial well-being to full-time employees.

• Medical Benefits: eligibility begins the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.
• Vision Plan
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft & Fraud Protection
• Legal Services
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid time off
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Organization match of up to 5%.
• Employer-Sponsored Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Benefits
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Program

Come make a difference with us!

Community Mainstreaming Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.