Overnight Direct Support Professional

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides care and support to people of diverse abilities. The DSP will assist each individual in reaching his/her maximum level of independence and power of potential by promoting a sense of self-worth, acceptance, achievement, citizenship, personal growth and personal choice. The DSP will implement each person’s personal plan of care, which may include activities of daily living, such as bathing, toileting, dressing, feeding and assisting with transportation. The DSP will possess a professional, patient (tolerant) understanding manner and work to maintain a calm, kind, caring and safe environment for the people we serve in their home and the community.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED preferred; background experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• CPR/First Aid Certification (training provided)
• AMAP Certification (training provided)
• SCIP Certification (training provided)
• Program specific training (provided)
• Valid NYS Drivers License acceptable to Agency Insurance standards/depending on program needs. Maintain valid insurance and provide insurance card if using your own vehicle. - REQUIRED
• Ability to exhibit/maintain a professional, kind, courteous and patient manner at all times

Benefits:

• For Full time & Part time employees: Paid Time Off
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement Plan- 403b
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Voluntary/Supplemental Insurances including: Life Insurance, Accident, Critical Life and Short Term Disability