Part Time Direct Support Professional

HeartShare Wellness LTD; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid vacation, sick, personal days and

Holidays

EAP

Flexible spending account

Tuition Assistance

Professional Development opportunities

Gympass discount

Verizon Wireless discount

BJ's membership discount

Discounts on Broadway tickets

Job summary

Heartshare Wellness LTD in New York State is hiring Direct Support Professionals to provide person-centered services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Duties include personal care, community participation, and support with daily living activities, with AMAP/CPR/First Aid/SCIP certifications maintained as required.

The position offers an hourly base rate of $19, with additional compensation possible after hire based on certifications, training, and performance, plus a bi-annual

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or CNA strongly preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for individuals and support community integration.
• Assist with activities of daily living and personal care.
• Record care plans and help administer medications as directed.
• Ensure health and safety in emergencies.
• Maintain AMAP/CPR/First Aid/SCIP certifications as required.
• Support communication with families and service providers.

Skills

AMAP certification

CPR

First Aid

SCIP

Education

High School Diploma or GED or CNA

Job description

Initial offers are made at the hourly base rate of $19. Additional compensation may be available after hire based on factors such as driving responsibilities, required certifications (e.g., AMAP), and length of time in the role. Pay increases within the range are based on certifications, training completion, and job performance. Hourly rate is only one part of Heartshare’s total compensation package, which may also include a bi-annual discretionary bonus. The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for implementing person-centered services for each individual. This includes ensuring implementation of the individuals services, goals, and outcomes in relation to program-based and community inclusion activities. In addition, the Direct Support Professional is solely responsible for the individual's overall physical and emotional well-being.

Essential Functions And Primary Responsibilities Of Position

• Under supervision, provide support and services which involve advocating for, encouraging, guiding, and teaching individuals in expressing personal choice, ensuring community integration, assisting individuals with personal hygiene care, toileting, lifts and transfers, dining, dressing, and meal preparation.
• You would help individuals to participate in games and recreational programs; coach and encourage individuals to develop daily living skills; and provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
• You would collaborate with other staff to implement and record care plans and, in accordance with special instructions, you may administer medication. These positions are physically demanding.
• You would need to be prepared to act to ensure the health and safety of individuals in emergency situations.
• You will participate in staff meetings, in-service training and on-site workshops as required for professional growth and development. Attending external training and workshops in the direction of direct supervisor or program management. Maintain certification in AMAP, CPR, First Aid and SCIP, as required. Note: Failure to maintain AMAP certification can result in removal of full-time employee status.
• You must be able to stand for extended periods of time, bend, stretch, and lift bedridden and/or incapacitated individuals.
• You will help to promote and support the inclusion of individuals in their community according to their unique needs, interests, and desires. Model and encourage interaction between individuals and community members. Help foster individuals’ personal growth by assisting in forming and maintaining friendships with neighbors, co-workers, and peers.
• You will help with transporting individuals or assist them in taking public transportation.
• You will assist in maintaining positive communications with family members, advocates, and service providers as per program needs.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned, consistent with the scope, responsibilities, and level of the position, and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) strongly preferred but not required.
• One year or more experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Valid NYS driver's license preferred but not required.

Benefits

What we offer once YOU join our growing family:

• Rewarding Work in a team environment.
• Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays.
• 403(B) retirement plans with employer contribution.
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible spending account (Dependent Care, Medical, Parking, and Transit).
• Employee Appreciation Programs and Events.
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• Professional Development opportunities.
• Gympass Discount
• Verizon Wireless Discount.
• BJs Membership discount.
• Discounts on Broadway tickets, movie tickets, theme parks, sporting events, gift certificates & more

Heartshare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to [e-mail].

About Heartshare

Who WE ARE:

For over 150 years, Heartshare has been dedicated to championing and empowering New Yorkers society has too often overlooked and underestimated.

To learn more about Heartshare, please visit our website at www.heartshare.org or follow us on Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Instagram Facebook