Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Per Diem shifts
Job Description
Job Description
Location: All 5 boroughs of NY- Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and Manhattan
We are seeking a passionate Direct Support Professional. The candidate must be dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving meaningful employment. As a Direct Support Professional, you will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for individuals with disabilities or special needs. Your primary responsibility will be to provide compassionate and personalized support to clients in various settings, including residential homes and community environments. You will assist individuals in achieving their personal goals while ensuring their rights and dignity are upheld.
Make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities. There will be room for personal and professional growth.
Pay Rate: $17/hr
Schedule Flexibility Required
Duties
- Assist in maintaining an inventory of individual clothing and personal effects on a routine basis to ensure that individuals are properly clothed.
- Assist with any toileting, showering and/or other personal hygiene needs.
- Report any sign or symptoms of illness or adverse medication reaction to the site supervisor to implement an appropriate plan of action.
- Assists in the resolution of crisis management and reports all incidents, both verbally and in writing to the program supervisor.
- Ensures that each apartment/room is clean, neat, safe and free of hazardous contains at all times.
- Ensures that all individuals attend activities daily as agreed upon, within a structured treatment program, sheltered work center, training program or competitive employment in the community.
- Assist individuals in a Day Hab. Or Day Center setting.
- Escort individuals on medical appointments as needed.
- Escort individuals to the emergency room (site managers usually make this request to the Staffing Agency or to the DSP, if the DSP is already at the resident).
Skills and/or Experience Required:
- Experience working with people with disabilities in a health or treatment related setting preferred.
- Specialized training and experience in working with the developmentally disabled preferred.
- Excellent verbal, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Computer literate.
- Ability or willingness to be certified in First Aid, AMAP, CPR and SCIP-R (Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention).
Educational Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Minimum of 6mth experience caring for individuals with developmental disabilities
Join us as a Direct Support Professional and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you support!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 8 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
Work Location: In person
Company DescriptionWho We Are:
Health Source Group
Address: 25 Newbridge Rd, Hicksville, NY 11801, United States
Founded in 2005, Health Source Group is a leading provider of healthcare staffing solutions.
Starting with smaller healthcare offices on Long Island, we’ve expanded to serve school districts, hospitals, and long-term care facilities beyond New York State.
Our network includes Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), as well as Social Workers, Psychologists, and Resource Room Teachers. Together, we deliver exceptional care to our partners and their communities.
Company Description
Who We Are:\r\n\r\nHealth Source Group \r\nAddress: 25 Newbridge Rd, Hicksville, NY 11801, United States\r\n\r\nFounded in 2005, Health Source Group is a leading provider of healthcare staffing solutions. \r\nStarting with smaller healthcare offices on Long Island, we’ve expanded to serve school districts, hospitals, and long-term care facilities beyond New York State.\r\n\r\nOur network includes Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), as well as Social Workers, Psychologists, and Resource Room Teachers. Together, we deliver exceptional care to our partners and their communities.