Direct Support Professional
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Job Summary
What is a Direct Support Professional
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for implementing personcentered services for each individual. This includes ensuring implementation of the individuals services goals and outcomes in relation to programbased and community inclusion activities. In addition the Direct Support Professional is solely responsible for the individuals overall physical and emotional wellbeing.
We currently are looking to fill 6 FULLTIME positions for our residential program. If you have a CNA or HHA background and are seeking a place where there is room for growth and learning we encourage you to APPLY!
Job Responsibilities
You would be responsible for:
- Under supervision provide support and services which involve advocating for encouraging guiding and teaching individuals in expressing personal choice ensuring community integration assisting individuals with personal hygiene care toileting lifts and transfers dining dressing and meal preparation.
- You would help individuals to participate in games and recreational programs; coach and encourage individuals to develop daily living skills; and provide a clean safe and comfortable environment.
- You would collaborate with other staff to implement and record care plans and in accordance with special instructions you may administer medication. These positions are physically demanding.
- You would need to be prepared to act to ensure the health and safety of individuals in emergency situations.
- You will participate in staff meetings inservice training and onsite workshops as required for professional growth and development. Attending external training and workshops in the direction of direct supervisor or program management. Maintain certification in *AMAP CPR First Aid and SCIP as required. *Note: Failure to maintain AMAP certification can result in removal of fulltime employee status.
- You must be able to stand for extended periods of time bend stretch and lift bedridden and/or incapacitated individuals.
- You will help to promote and support the inclusion of individuals in their community according to their unique needs interests and desires. Model and encourage interaction between individuals and community members. Help foster individuals personal growth by assisting in forming and maintaining friendships with neighbors coworkers and peers.
- You will help with transporting individuals or assist them in taking public transportation.
- You will assist in maintaining positive communications with family members advocates and service providers as per program needs.
To learn more about what direct support professionals do on the job every day click here:A Career as a Direct Support Professional
Qualifications
Qualifications
You are a good fit if you have:
- High school diploma GED CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant certification) or possess a Direct Support Professional (DSP) certificate from an accredited public or private organization.
- One year or more work experience with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
- Excellent written communication and mathematical skills.
- Valid NYS driver license preferred but not required.
- A flexible work schedule.
Benefits
What we offer once YOU join our growing family:
At HeartShare we offer a comprehensive benefit package based on fulltime/parttime status. You can expect:
- Paid time off (holidays vacation in accordance with school calendar sick and personal)
- Professional development opportunities
- Team environment
- Medical and dental benefits
- Employerpaid life insurance
- Optional insurance (life disability etc.
- 403(B) retirement plans
- Flexible spending account (dependent care medical parking and transit)
- Employee assistance program
HeartShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process please reach out to
About HeartShare
Who WE ARE:
For over one hundred years HeartShare has dedicated itself to improving the lives of people needing special services and support. The HeartShare team now 2100 employees and growing helps individuals develop to their fullest potential and lead meaningful and enriched lives.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
