Relief Direct Support Professional (DSP)Schenectady

Liberty ARC; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

Liberty ARC is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide individualized care and support for persons with disabilities. This role ensures health, safety, and quality of life for each individual through collaborative work.

The ideal candidate will be fluent in English, possess a valid NYS driver's license, and have reliable transportation. The position offers competitive pay between $19.50 and $25.50 per hour and comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and transfer consumers, lift 50 lbs.
• Travel is required.
• Attendance at training and meetings is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure supports are delivered considering each person's needs.
• Assist individuals with purchases.
• Ensure medical needs are arranged for consumers.

Skills

Fluent in English

Reliable transportation

Valid NYS Driver's License

Job description

Direct Support Professional

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Residential Manager/Family Support Manager/Habilitation Coordinator

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and transfer consumers, lift 50 lbs, walk, climb, bend, reach, kneel, squat, twist. Ability to carry out SCIP RR techniques is required.

Hours of Work: Dependent upon assigned residence. Weekend, evening and holiday work is required for Residential and FSS positions.

Competitive Starting Rate: $19.50/hr for Day Hab $20.40 for Residential + experience.

Job Summary

Ensure all daily care and supports are provided to persons with disabilities in a person-centered manner so that each person lives a life they love. Work collaboratively to ensure assigned supports are completed to ensure health, safety and quality of life.

Job Qualifications

• All candidates must be fluent in English and able to read, write and speak the English language.
• For all Awake Night Floater positions, the highest training for a DSP will be required upon availability of the Charge Training Class after the initial training concludes.
• Travel is required; employee must have reliable transportation available.
• Valid NYS Driver's License.

Major Responsibilities

• Provide Individual Support – ensure supports are delivered with consideration of each person’s individualized routines and procedures.
• Financial – assist individuals with purchases, including choice, expense, responsibility, and planning.
• Health and Nutrition – ensure that medical needs are arranged for the consumer with as much independence from the consumer as possible.
• Regulatory – ensure continuity and security for each consumer.
• Follow agency, state, and federal regulations to maintain compliance.
• Report all incidents, including allegations of abuse and neglect and serious incidents, to the Manager immediately upon discovery.
• Training/Programmatic – support and train individuals in fire evacuation and incidents of abuse through natural teaching moments.
• Community Relations – ensure that persons with disabilities participate in the life of the community.
• Professionalism – uphold agency values.
• Maintain a positive focus and commentary at all times while at work. Personal discussions of a negative nature must not take place at work. The atmosphere needs to be pleasant and supportive to everyone.
• Environmental – provide a safe, secure, and comfortable home atmosphere.
• Report safety hazards immediately to direct supervisor.
• Scheduled Hours – attend Residential Staff meetings on a monthly basis.
• Attend training and individual specific in‑services as necessary.
• Do not leave an individual without proper coverage or relief, or in an unsafe condition due to staffing needs.
• Personal Outcome Measures – understand supports we have provided relative to the 21 Personal Outcome Measures.

Benefits

Liberty offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves.

Salary: $19.50 - $25.50 per hour.