Direct Support Specialist - Awake Shifts & Growth

Vanderheyden, Inc.; City of Troy (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderheyden, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals in gaining independence and life skills in alignment with person-centered care principles.

The DSP will be trained to support each individual's needs, with a focus on safety, documentation, and collaborative care. This role requires flexibility, ability to work at least 20 hours per week, and readiness to transport individuals as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license with clean MVR.
• Must obtain and maintain medication certification.
• Ability to write legibly and communicate effectively.
• Ability to perform physical interventions when required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe, therapeutic care environment.
• Provides direct care per agency policy.
• Schedules and supports daily routines and life skills activities.
• Completes documentation per Medicaid and OPWDD standards.
• Dispenses medication per policy.
• Transports individuals as assigned.
• Assists with personal care and recreational planning.
• Participates in treatment team and follows treatment plans.

Skills

Driver's license

Medication certification

Computer basics

Communication

Physical intervention

Education

High school Diploma/GED

Job description

Vanderheyden, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals in gaining independence and life skills in alignment with person-centered care principles.

The DSP will be trained to support each individual's needs, with a focus on safety, documentation, and collaborative care. This role requires flexibility, ability to work at least 20 hours per week, and readiness to transport individuals as needed.