Direct Support Professional - Warwick

Greystone-Programs,-Inc.; Town of Warwick (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) Match

Tuition Assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Greystone Programs is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide overnight support for individuals with developmental disabilities in the New York area. Sunday through Wednesday from 10pm to 8am, you will assist with daily living, transportation, meals, and medication administration while promoting independence and community involvement.

No prior experience is required. We value dependable, compassionate people who want to help others achieve personal goals and live their best life, with

Qualifications

• No prior experience needed.
• Dependable and compassionate individuals who enjoy helping others achieve goals and independence.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on support and instruction.
• Provide transportation using our vehicles.
• Assist in maintaining living environments.
• Prepare meals.
• Administer medication.
• Help individuals enhance communication skills.

Job description

Make a Difference Every Day – Become a Direct Support Professional (DSP)Overnight shift available: Sunday-Wednesday: 10pm-8am. 40 hours/ weekOur DSPs play an important role in the lives of people with intellectual or developmental disabilities who receive supports from Greystone Programs. You will engage in a variety of work activities that teach important life skills to help people enhance their independence, achieve personal goals, meet their healthcare needs, participate in life enriching activities, be active in their local community and live their fullest life possible.Typical tasks a DSP will do during the course of their shift include hands-on support and instruction, providing transportation using our vehicles, assisting people in maintaining their living environment, preparing meals, administering medication and helping people enhance their communication skills.Why should you consider a career as a DSP?A job as a DSP can put you on the path to a career as an LPN, RN, Behavior Technician, Coach, Recreation Specialist, Psychologist, Occupational/Physical Therapist, Social Worker, ABA Specialist, Manager and more.No previous experience is needed. We look for dependable, compassionate people who would enjoy helping others achieve goals and independence.We offer flexibility in work schedules. Let us help you to find a schedule that suits your life.We offer higher than average pay rates in our field with a Career Ladder in place to advance your job and pay.We pay a higher pay rate for weekend shifts.We offer specialized training in applied behavior analysis and medication administration with payThis is a job where you can share your hobbies and interests with others and engage in recreational activities with the people you support.We offer many different opportunities to advance your skills, knowledge and career. Receive your first pay increase after just 3 months.Your community needs you! There are great people in your local area that need supports to live their best life.Our Benefit Package for Full Time includes:Medical, Dental and Vision401(k) Retirement Plan with matchTuition AssistancePaid time off – Holidays, Sick and Personal days and Vacation timeFree long term disability insuranceSupplemental coverage for unexpected medical situationsFlexible Spending AccountsFree Financial Planning AssistanceEmployee Referral BonusesEmployee recognition programs and service awardsDiscounts on personal auto and homeowner’s insuranceDiscounted fuel oil and propane program.Weekly payroll with direct deposit or pay cardRetention bonus paid for full time: $500 after 6 months of successful employment.