Direct Support Professional

•NOTE• This role is for a person who lives in Hampton Days, NY. Applicants must be willing to travel to Patchogue. Interest in video games and art is a plus. Pay rate is $30/hr, but pay raises can be implemented based on performance and consistency. ABA or experience with behavioral individuals preferred. Full time status with benefits can only be achieved by working 30+ hours per week.

AVAILABILITY NEEDED

Schedule is flexible Direct Support Professional (DSP) staff are an integral members of a team environment to best support individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities who choose to self direct their lives. Staff will implement the goals outlined in their plans that they choose to work out in order to enrich and better their lives. Each person's plan is driven by the individual's wants and needs. The self hired staff will be responsible for reading each plan to learn the individualized goals and assist the individual in implementing those goals. The self hired staff 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 self hire staff will possess a professional, patient (tolerant) understanding manner and work to maintain a calm, kind, caring and safe environment for the individuals we serve in their home and the community. If you are a caring, committed individual who is seeking opportunities to help others, you have come to the right job post! Locations vary depending on where the individual resides, and we try to match you with the best person possible, depending on where you live and other factors, such as mutual interests & personality! . Benefits, such as health, and retirement plans may be eligible depending on full-time employment. Everyone needs a helping hand, so please apply today and start (or continue) your career in a very inclusive, giving work environment!

Job Types:

Part-time, Full-time Pay:

$30.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off

Experience:

Caregiving:

1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Preferred) CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person