Direct Support Professional - Part time or Weekends (NY)

The Center for Family Support Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in New York seeks empathetic Direct Support Professionals. This role involves assisting individuals with developmental disabilities to lead meaningful lives, advocating for their rights, and fostering positive community relationships. Responsibilities are dynamic, centered on person-centered care and ensuring the safety and well-being of those supported. Opportunities for both full-time and part-time positions are available, offering competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills to build positive relationships.
• Ability to follow healthcare protocols and maintain a safe environment.
• Willingness to engage and motivate individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Help individuals lead meaningful lives while advocating for their rights.
• Encourage participation in community activities based on interests.
• Ensure the health and safety of individuals during supervision.

Skills

Compassionate

Listening

Advocacy

Positive attitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

It takes a truly special person to be a great Direct Support Professional: you must be passionate about helping others, dedicated to protecting a person’s rights, and—most of all—willing to offer true, genuine friendship, through good times, bad times, laughter, and shared experiences. Far too many developmentally disabled individuals are held back by the lack of a solid support system, and as a DSP, you can change that. DSPs should be strong, compassionate individuals dedicated to creating a better world for others, through both full-time and part-time positions available in our programs.

The Center for Family Support (CFS) mission is to provide support and assistance to individuals with developmental and related disabilities. We are the first agency in New York to achieve the Council on Quality and Leadership Certification (CQL). By achieving this certification, it shows our commitment and dedication to creating services that enhance and improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

As a Direct Support Professional, no two days are alike. But each day is sure to include the following:

• Help the people we support to have meaningful lives, listen to their dreams, and help them learn skills to live the lives they choose.
• Encourage each individual to tell us what is important to them and important for them. Involve them in activities that match their interests, goals and dreams for the future.
• Assist individuals we support learn how to develop and maintain positive relationships with people in their community.
• Respect the rights of the people we support and teach them to advocate for themselves.
• Use our person-centered philosophy throughout the day. Use each moment as a teachable moment.
• Get to know the individual by listening and observing what is important to him or her.
• Show a positive attitude toward work and others.
• Protect the health of the people you support. This may include giving medication, following doctor’s orders, going to medical appointments, and/or seeking emergency medical care when necessary.
• Keeping the people, you support safe at all times by providing the level of supervision described in the person’s service plan.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Valid driver’s license preferred, depending on program needs
• Some experience in healthcare or human services is a plus

The Center for Family Support provides equal employment opportunities to all. We celebrate the wonderful qualities that make each of us unique and greatly value how they enrich the work we do. If you want to work with a caring group of people making a difference in the lives of the people we serve, apply today!

Pay Range

USD $20.00 - USD $20.00 /Hr.