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Direct Support Professional
IAHD-Institute for Applied Human Dynamics • Tarrytown, NY 10591 • Posted 30+ days ago
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In-person • Full-time • $17.00-$18.00/hr • Entry Level
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The Direct Support Professional is responsible for providing care and development to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities in residential facilities. This role involves assisting with daily living skills, maintaining a home-like atmosphere, encouraging skill development, and responding to emergencies effectively. The position requires a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and the ability to quickly adapt to various situations.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates a positive attitude towards working with individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities.
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal and professional communication skills (verbal and written).
- Assist as needed with daily living skills (personal hygiene, food preparation, housekeeping, laundry, shopping).
- Maintains a personalized, home-like atmosphere in the residential environment.
- Provide support and encourage skill development with hobbies, studies, recreation, communication, and social activities.
- Ability to quickly respond and manage emergencies effectively and according to oversite and safety plan requirements.
- Administers appropriate first-aid based on visible symptoms and medical history in accordance with established guidelines and accepted first-aid practices.
- Provides transportation for the people we support in agency vehicles to and from work, shopping, programs, restaurants, movies, doctor's appointments, etc.
- Attends weekly staff meetings as well as any other assigned meetings and in-service training.
- Prepares concise written reports including Incident Reports, Residents' Progress Notes, and other reports as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
- High School Diploma or GED
- Driver's License (preferred)
- Prior DSP, Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Assistant experience is a plus
- Must be highly organized, able to work under pressure and multi-task
- Must be able to remain professional at all times
- Must Be Fully Vaccinated (COVID-19)
Full Job Description
Direct Support Professional
Job Details
Level
Entry
Job Location
Westchester - Tarrytown, NY
Remote Type
N/A
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School
Salary Range
$17.00 - $18.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Undisclosed
Job Shift
Any
Job Category
Entry Level
Description
SUMMARY Under general supervision, the Direct Support Professional is responsible for devoting his/her attention to the care and development of the people we support in one of the agency's residential facilities. Interacts in a manner that fosters dignity and learning in a way that helps lead to greater independence.
Day-to-day responsibilities include but are not limited to:
+ Demonstrates a positive attitude towards working with individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities.
+ Demonstrates strong interpersonal and professional communication skills (verbal and written).
+ Assist as needed with daily living skills (personal hygiene, food preparation, housekeeping, laundry, shopping).
+ Maintains a personalized, home-like atmosphere in the residential environment.
+ Provide support and encourage skill development with hobbies, studies, recreation, communication, and social activities.
+ Ability to quickly respond and manage emergencies effectively and according to oversite and safety plan requirements.
+ Administers appropriate first-aid based on visible symptoms and medical history in accordance with established guidelines and accepted first-aid practices.
+ Provides transportation for the people we support in agency vehicles to and from work, shopping, programs, restaurants, movies, doctor's appointments, etc.
+ Attends weekly staff meetings as well as any other assigned meetings and in-service training.
+ Prepares concise written reports including Incident Reports, Residents' Progress Notes, and other reports as assigned.
Qualifications
Educational Requirements:
+ High School Diploma or GED
Required Skills:
+ Driver's License (preferred)
+ Prior DSP, Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Assistant experience is a plus
+ Must be highly organized, able to work under pressure and multi-task
+ Must be able to remain professional at all times
+ Must Be Fully Vaccinated (COVID-19)
SHIFT AVAILABILITY: Full-Time, Part-Time, Per Diem, Day/Evening/Overnight positions available
Available Work Locations: Bronx, NY and Westchester County
Job Details
Level
Entry
Job Location
Westchester - Tarrytown, NY
Remote Type
N/A
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School
Salary Range
$17.00 - $18.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Undisclosed
Job Shift
Any
Job Category
Entry Level
Description
SUMMARY Under general supervision, the Direct Support Professional is responsible for devoting his/her attention to the care and development of the people we support in one of the agency's residential facilities. Interacts in a manner that fosters dignity and learning in a way that helps lead to greater independence.
Day-to-day responsibilities include but are not limited to:
+ Demonstrates a positive attitude towards working with individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities.
+ Demonstrates strong interpersonal and professional communication skills (verbal and written).
+ Assist as needed with daily living skills (personal hygiene, food preparation, housekeeping, laundry, shopping).
+ Maintains a personalized, home-like atmosphere in the residential environment.
+ Provide support and encourage skill development with hobbies, studies, recreation, communication, and social activities.
+ Ability to quickly respond and manage emergencies effectively and according to oversite and safety plan requirements.
+ Administers appropriate first-aid based on visible symptoms and medical history in accordance with established guidelines and accepted first-aid practices.
+ Provides transportation for the people we support in agency vehicles to and from work, shopping, programs, restaurants, movies, doctor's appointments, etc.
+ Attends weekly staff meetings as well as any other assigned meetings and in-service training.
+ Prepares concise written reports including Incident Reports, Residents' Progress Notes, and other reports as assigned.
Qualifications
Educational Requirements:
+ High School Diploma or GED
Required Skills:
+ Driver's License (preferred)
+ Prior DSP, Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Assistant experience is a plus
+ Must be highly organized, able to work under pressure and multi-task
+ Must be able to remain professional at all times
+ Must Be Fully Vaccinated (COVID-19)
SHIFT AVAILABILITY: Full-Time, Part-Time, Per Diem, Day/Evening/Overnight positions available
Available Work Locations: Bronx, NY and Westchester County
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