Direct Support Professional – Childrens Program Position Available In Dutchess, New York

Direct Support Professional – Children’s Program 3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars 4885 Route 9, Staatsburg, NY 12580 Are you ready for a rewarding career path with fantastic colleagues, generous benefits/time off, and the chance to make a meaningful impact? Become a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Anderson Center for Autism! At Anderson Center for Autism, we believe that our team members deserve to thrive as they work to carry out our important mission (which is to optimize the Quality of LIfe for individuals with autism.) Our team members enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with vacation, sick time, holidays (DSPs start with up to six weeks of paid time off in their first year!), a wellness program, socialization opportunities, special staff apreciation events/experiences, and so much more. As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you’ll support the overall well-being of Anderson students and residents, help organize and manage activities, assist the Residence Manager and Shift Supervisor with the implementation of systems within the house in which you work, communicate and collaborate as needed with families/caregivers/teachers/therapists, maintain appropriate student or classroom-related documetation, and help residents foster the development of skills, greater independence, and expanded self-confidence using customized interventions as identified in student support and behavior plans.

Pay Range:

$19.50 – $24.37 hourly; based on education, experience, and RBT certification

Responsibilities:

Provides appropriate supervision to ensure the health and safety of students. Works to increase student independence in daily living, communication, recreation and social skills domains. Takes an active role to ensure preparedness and organization within the residential environment. Assists with training formal and informal student learning goals. Acts as a member of a residential team representing student progress, challenges and abilities in a respectful manner. Demonstrates Professionalism Supports good health (food prep, toileting, hygiene, etc.) Supports safety Promotes being active and productive in society

Requirements:

High School Diploma/GED NYS Drivers License preferred Must be able to work 2nd or 3rd shifts and weekends Must complete two week orientation and maintain training or qualifications as they relate to Anderson Center for

Autism Benefits:

Up to 6 weeks of paid time off your 1st year (vacation, sick, holiday, etc.) Raises for completion of competencies at 12mths, and 18mths College partnerships that provide discounts Scholarships available! 403B with company match Agency Sponsored activities (Volleyball, Bowling, etc) Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA And much more, see link below Anderson Center for Autism offers our Employees a generous benefits package: https://www.andersoncenterforautism.org/benefits This position description in no way states or implies that the responsibilities listed are the only duties to be performed by the person filling this position. The person in the position may be required to perform other duties as necessitated by the situation or requested by his/her supervisor. EOE