Direct Support Professional DSP - Entry Level Welcome
Full-time 8am-3:30pm
Salary 17.50 hour
AHRC Suffolk Adult Day Services2900 Veterans Memorial HighwayBohemia , NY 11716Are you energetic, caring and positive? AHRC Suffolk is looking for a candidate with these qualities who is willing to share their hobbies and interests with supported individuals. The role of the Direct Support Professional (DSP) is more than a job it is a career that makes a positive impact every day in the lives of people with intellectual disabilities and autism. As a DSP you are directly responsible for the people supported and their overall safety and well-being, helping them achieve a rich and full life.Responsibilities
Tasks include engaging and providing supports to individuals in our program
Enabling the greatest level of independence possible
Providing habilitative services to individuals in the community to foster community inclusion and relationship building.
Engage participation in recreation, social, and skill-building activities as appropriate.
Complete documentation electronically as required.
Driving the agency van.
Requirements
A High School Diploma or GED
NYS Driver's License with satisfactory driving record
Readiness to learn and utilize relevant agency computer applications.
Some candidates will be required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment depending on the Bohemia site they apply for. Applicants should be aware that for this role, involving contact with vulnerable individuals, accommodations that involve remaining unvaccinated against COVID-19 may not be deemed reasonable. The Agency will engage in the interactive process on an individualized basis.
BenefitsPaid Training Affordable Health, Dental & VisionGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO)Tuition reimbursement401kAHRC SUffolk does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.”
Full-time