DSP

In Flight Inc.; Village of Valatie (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO 3 weeks

Sick time 56 hours

Tuition reimbursement

Supplemental benefits

Job summary

In Flight Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional in Valatie, NY. You will provide care, support daily living activities, and help residents participate in community activities.

Flexible shifts include overnights, days, and weekends, with options for 30–40 hours per week and per diem coverage. Employment includes benefits and opportunities for growth. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, documenting care, assisting with meals, and supporting personal care while adhering to program

Qualifications

• Ability to document and track information clearly.
• Basic computer literacy and software familiarity.
• Ability to observe, assess, and provide feedback.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail in all tasks.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and clients.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health, safety, and well‑being of people in the program.
• Complete residential documentation in a timely fashion.
• Provide nutritious meals and involve individuals in cooking.
• Perform daily routines, chores, and maintenance tasks.
• Support community integration per Res Hab plans.
• Maintain a clean residence and respect residents.
• Address crises and medical emergencies per policy.
• Maintain Med Certification and dispense meds as assigned.
• Assist with personal care and health needs per supervision.
• Help maintain residence files and inventories.

Skills

Documentation

Computer knowledge

Observation & feedback

Communication

Detail oriented

Collaborative

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

About this position

At In Flight, Inc., we empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to reach for hopes and dreams and support a meaningful quality of life.

In Flight Inc., is a nonprofit that provides support services within a home environment and the community for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD).

Be part of a workplace where your ideas matter, your hard work is recognized, and every shift offers the chance to make someone’s day brighter. Including YOU!

Want a work life balance? At In Flight, we provide a schedule that helps manage the important things that matter to you. We offer split shifts! You do not have to work entire weekend.

Need Saturday off take the Front End Sunday 9am-11pm, Monday- Wednesday 3pm-11pm.

Need Sunday off take the back end Thursday and Friday 3pm-11pm, Saturday 9am-11pm.

Need an overnight we have those too. 11pm-9am. Per diem we’ve got you covered too.

The Direct Support Professional is responsible for ensuring that services are provided within the standards established by the department and the agency. They must understand commitment to, and respect for people being served, their family members and the agency’s mission. They are responsible to ensure that the services provided are geared to promote personal growth, skill acquisition, and community inclusion. These services must be meaningful to the people served and encourage and respect their choices. Hours are variable based on the needs of the person receiving services; some overtime and shift coverage is necessary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of people in the program
• Complete Residential Habilitation documentation in a timely fashion and ensure implementation of staff service actions.
• Provides nutritious, balanced meals based on the house menu. Encourage and assist individuals to participate in shopping and food preparation
• Complete daily routines with regard to chores, housekeeping, maintenance of ADL kits, and active treatment. Alert Residence Manager when more ADL or program supplies are needed.
• Implement community integration and involvement based on the Residential Habilitation (Res Hab) plans of each individual.
• Ensure that the residence is maintained with a high level of cleanliness and respect for the people that reside there.
• Address all crisis situations, and medical emergencies in accordance with agency policy
• Upon completion of the medication administration course, Maintains Med Certification and dispenses medications as assigned.
• Assist with personal care and health-related needs. Comply with the guidance provided by the Supervisor, Residence Manager and the Nursing Department.
• Assist with maintenance of residence files and inventories as needed.
• Will implement all Behavioral Management progress and required.
• Represent the agency in a positive manner to other staff, agencies, the community, service providers, and on the internet including email and social media sites.
• Comply with and implement practices in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Provide transportation to and assist at medical appointments and lab work. Provide transportation to and from activities which are person centered including church, home visits, individual and group outings.
• Perform any other work-related duties as requested by supervisor(s) and/or Executive Director or their designee.

In Flight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• Required- High School Diploma or GED
• Acceptable driver’s license based on insurance company regulations.
• Pass NYS and OPWDD background clearances.
• Attend In Flight orientation located in Red Hook.

Skills

• Ability to document and track information.
• Computer knowledge.
• Ability to observe and give feedback.
• Communication skills- written and oral.
• Detail orientated.
• Collaborative

Benefits

• Generous benefits including 403(b), medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Up to 3 weeks PTO with additional 56 hours for sick time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Supplemental benefits

Welcome to the Kinderhook IRA! We are located in Valatie and have an incredibly special group of individuals who are happy to have you if you can give that extra TLC. Do you pay attention to details? Do you work well in a structured routine environment? If you love working with a population that needs your CNA, HHA experience then

But you need to be able to be on the go. Our folks really love to get out too. You have to be ready, willing, and able to visit parks, museums, and shop! The folks at Kinderhook love to get around. If this is your ideal job then you have found your new work place!

Our shifts are:

• 30 hours
• 38 hours
• 40 hours

$20.25- $22.75 * Must be med certified and driver eligible within the first 90 days to keep $19.00 rate

Increases based on:

• Experience- .25- $1.00
• Education- .50- $1.50