Direct Support Professional - Residential (Full-Time)
$500 Signing Bonus
If you want to make a difference in the lives of others - we want YOU to join our team of caring professionals as a Direct Support Professional! As part of our team you will have the personal rewards of making a difference in the lives of adults and their families.
In a Direct Support position you will support adults with intellectual & developmental disabilities by: Teaching independent living skills. Assisting with personal care. Creating opportunities for and encouraging individuals to develop skills in recreation/leisure/hobbies, home management, social/interpersonal and other skill areas including the promotion of self-respect and being respectful of others while developing relationships in the community.
Hours
Full Time 40 hours per week ~ Evenings/Weekends - Overtime available!
Salary/Rate
$16.50 - $19.00
Benefits
Requirements
Functions
Qualifications
Summary
Location
We offer a comprehensive benefit plan, including:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance;
Employer-paid health reimbursement account for medical expenses;
17 - 27 days paid time off (PTO)
Paid sick time;
8 paid holidays;
403b retirement plan with employer match;
Employer-paid group term life and long term disability insurance;
Tuition reimbursement; and
Additional insurance offerings including specified disease insurance with a cancer rider, accident insurance, identity theft protection, and short term disability.
$16.50 - $19.00
High School Diploma or GED required.
Experience working with people with developmental disabilities strongly preferred.
Valid and clean New York State Driver’s License.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
Ability to complete required training courses included but not limited to First Aid, CPR and Medication Administration.
Imparts agency philosophy of “Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence” to individuals, families, program staff and community resources.
Maintains confidentiality of information relating to individuals and their families in accordance with agency policy.
Creates opportunities for, and encourages individuals to develop skills in recreation/leisure/hobbies, home management, social/interpersonal and other skill areas including the promotion of self-respect and being respectful of others while developing relationships in the community.
Follows consumer activity and behavioral guidelines as set by the team and desired outcome guidelines. These may include but not be limited to Residential Habilitation Plans and IPOPs.
Ensures consumer care meets or exceeds established standards in areas including personal hygiene, grooming, feeding, care and respect for consumer belongings, room cleaning, and other daily living skills.
Completes documentation as required by and in coordination with regulations and agency policies and procedures.
Adheres to the agency’s policies and procedures as well as department guidelines.
Performs other duties at the discretion of the Program Director or his/her designee.
Physical Requirements include: sitting, standing, walking, lifting over 50 pounds, pulling and pushing wheelchairs and adaptive equipment, carrying, grasping, reaching, stooping and crouching, crawling, color determination, visual acuity, speaking clearly, listening to spoken communication, sense of taste and smell.
Other
Functions
Our comprehensive benefit plan includes but is not limited to:
Affordable Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
17 days Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Sick Time
8 Paid Holidays
403(b) and/or ROTH Retirement Plan with employer match
Additional Insurance Offerings – Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Specified Disease Insurance w/ Cancer Rider, Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection
Employer Paid Health Reimbursement Arrangement (high deductible medical plan)
Employer paid Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement plus a 25% Tuition Discount for benefit-eligible Employees and Family Members at Roberts Wesleyan College