Direct Support Specialist – Evening & Weekend

Vanderheyden Hall Inc.; Philo (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderheyden Hall Inc. in Glens Falls, NY is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to assist adults in identifying and acquiring skills to be as independent as possible, with an emphasis on safety and skill development.

Evening and Weekend positions available; full-time and part-time roles offered. Responsibilities include direct care, medication assistance, documentation, transportation, and collaboration with the treatment team.

Qualifications

• Proof of High School Diploma/GED.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean MVR.
• Medication certification within provisional period.
• Ability to write legibly.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other disciplines and individuals served.
• Ability to perform physical interventions.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to individuals per agency policy.
• Dispense medication per agency policy.
• Safely transport individuals as assigned per level of supervision required.
• Assist in personal care of individuals.
• Participate in the treatment team or recommendation process.
• Assists in daily routines and life skills activities.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

High School Equivalence

Job description

Vanderheyden Hall Inc. in Glens Falls, NY is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to assist adults in identifying and acquiring skills to be as independent as possible, with an emphasis on safety and skill development.

Evening and Weekend positions available; full-time and part-time roles offered. Responsibilities include direct care, medication assistance, documentation, transportation, and collaboration with the treatment team.