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As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Cardinal McCloskey Community Services, you will play a crucial role in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities, providing direct assistance in all aspects of daily living to enable the greatest level of independence and the best quality of life possible. This includes personal care, hygiene, housekeeping, laundry, cooking, medication administration, transportation, and behavioral interventions.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct assistance in all aspects of daily living
- Enable the greatest level of independence possible
- Ensure the best quality of life for those supported
- Provide personal care or assistance with hygiene
- Perform housekeeping and laundry tasks
- Cook and prepare meals
- Administer medication
- Provide transportation to medical appointments
- Implement behavioral interventions
Qualifications
Required
- Caring, upbeat personality
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid driver's license and driving record acceptable by agency and insurance standards
- Daily access to reliable transportation
- Ability to pass and maintain acceptable record related to the mandated criminal background check process
Preferred
- Experience working with individuals with special needs
Full Job Description
Direct Support Professional
$16.50
HealthCare Worker Bonus - up to $3000!
Join a Team Where your Work Truly Makes a Difference.
At CMCS (Cardinal McCloskey Community Services), our mission is to protect, empower and promote independence for at-risk children and families and those with developmental disabilities through quality community based services.
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will play an important role in the lives of the people we support. Our DSPs provide direct assistance in all aspects of daily living, enabling the greatest level of independence possible and the best quality of life for those we care for. Depending on the needs of the individual, tasks could include providing personal care or assistance with hygiene, housekeeping, laundry, cooking, medication administration, transportation to medical appointments, behavioral interventions, etc.
Requirements:
+ Caring, upbeat personality
+ High School Diploma or GED
+ Experience working with individuals with special needs a plus
Additional Requirements
+ A valid drivers' license and driving record acceptable by agency and insurance standards.
+ Daily access to reliable transportation.
+ Ability to pass and maintain acceptable record related to the mandated criminal background check process.
+ Job Locations: North Salem, Briarcliff Manor, Cortlandt Manor, Peekskill, Katonah, Ossining, West Nyack NY
CMCS offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, generous paid time off, flexible work schedules.
We encourage you to join our dedicated and diverse workforce by applying today!
*This position is eligible for the NYS Healthcare Worker bonus of up to $1500 after 6 months and then $1500 again after the next 6 months. Please speak with us for more details.*
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