Direct Support Professional - Now Hiring
Up to $2,000 Sign-on Bonus! TITLE:
DSP - Direct Support ProfessionalSUPERVISOR:
Residence Manager and/or Asst.
Residence Manager(s) The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is a role model for the developmentally disabled consumer.
The DSP's actions and interactions are based on mutual respect, communication, teamwork, teaching Activities of Daily Living (ADL).
The DSP will provide hands on physical assistance for all ADL that the consumer does not complete independently.
Responsibilities:
E- Connotes Essential FunctionsE-1 Administers medication, as per OPWDD AMAP certificationE-2 Uses a pro-active approach to offer and actively encourage choice making.
Utilizes physical redirection techniques, as per OPWDD SCIP certification and individualized adaptive behavior programsE-3 Guides, teaches and supervises, and, if necessary, provides physical assistance to the consumer during the performance of self-care routines:
toileting, hand washing, bathing, showering, tooth brushing, eating, personal grooming and dressingE-4 Implements program goal plans as written i.
e.
self care, communication, independent living, mobility, learning, economic self-sufficiency, self-direction, and records documentation, including billing as per program necessityE-5 Implements physical therapy interventions as written6- Assists, monitors, and supervises the consumer during the performance of house cleaning chores, i.
e.
dusting, vacuuming, bed making, laundry, ironing, dishwashing and table setting.
Performs all housekeeping responsibilities that the consumers cannot satisfactorily complete7- Actively participates in and provides supervision during recreation, both within IGHL and in the community.
Encourages and schedules opportunities for leisure activities, both individualized and group oriented8- Maintains DRIVER AUTHORIZATION status, as per IGHL policy and provides transportation and supervision during community integrated activities and medical appointments if applicable9- Teaches the consumers the aspects of good nutrition, i.
e.
menu planning, diet requirements, food groups, preparation, handling and shopping; provide supervision and, if necessary, hands on assistance10- Accurately maintains documentation in all logs:
nursing, medication, exposure control, behavior, communication and first aid11- Adheres to IGHL and OPWDD policy, including Safety and Code of Conduct, and completes forms as warranted:
time sheets, time off requests, tuition reimbursement, physical complaint reports and incident reports12- Adheres to emergency policies and administers first aid in accordance with prescribed procedures13- Attends and participates in staff meetings and in-services training14- Offers suggestions and requests supplies for residential, programmatic, site-specific needs15- Participates in specialty training such as CPR and keeps certifications current16- At any time during a DSP's shift he/she may be asked to cover at another location; including hospital coverage based on Agency needs17- Complete and maintain SCIP, Adult CPR, AMAP and defensive driving certifications within 6 months of hire or transfer in order to keep the DOC pay, as per IGHL policy18- All other duties as assigned REQUIREMENTSA.
High School Diploma/GEDB.
Valid NYS Driver's licenseC.
Complete and maintain SCIP and Adult CPR certification, as per IGHL policyD.
Work regularly scheduled days, including those that fall on holidaysE.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
at least five times per hourF.
Able to sit, stand or bend throughout the dayG.
Enthusiastic team player that handles stressful situations professionally with ease Benefits and Perks:
Health Insurance CoverageMedical, Dental, and VisionEmployer Paid Life Insurance CoverageLong and Short Term Disability Insurance CoverageCompetitively Low Employee ContributionsEmployee Referral BonusEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)P.
A.
T Employee Rewards ProgramSafety Awareness Program - Safety Bingo Prizes Awarded!Free State of the Art Wellness ProgramFree Gym Use and Classes (Pilates, Zumba, Yoga)Employee Discount at Brown's Jeep Chrysler Dodge RamPlum Benefits - Discounts to Shows, Parks, etc.
Health AdvocateRetirement Plans with an Employer ContributionFinancial Wellness and Planning Services20% Discount at Smile FarmsTuition Assistance ProgramLoan ForgivenessFirst Time Home Buyers Assistance ProgramPaid Training (Orientation, CPR, AMAP, SCIP, Defensive Driving)Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)Verizon Cellphone DiscountVoluntary
Benefits:
Pet Insurance, Aflac, Whole Life Insurance, and College 529 Location Hourly Rate $16.
50-$16.
75106 Pine St.
IRABarnes Road IRAHastings IRAMen's CottageMoriches IRAPinehurst IRASouthold IRAWhiskey Road IRAWilliams St.
IRAWomen's Cottage Location Hourly Rate $16.
50-$17.
00Aquebogue IRACamp Paquatuck Day HabCenter Moriches ICFChristopher's HouseEast End Day HabEast Moriches Day HabEastport I IRAEastport II IRAHalpern House IRAHorton IRAManorville I IRAManorville Day HabManorville PWWMattituck IRAMount Sinai IRAOakleigh IRAPalane IRAQuogue IRARoanoke Day HabShirley RespiteSmile Farms Day Hab PWWSouthampton Day HabSound Avenue IRASunrise IRAYaphank Day Hab Location Hourly Rate $16.
50-$17.
25Bernstein IRAChristina Lane IRAFlanders ICFGregory IRAHampton Bays Day HabHarpo's IRAHigh Hill IRAKara's HouseManorville II ICFManorville Crisis ClassroomMill Road IRANesconset IRAOld Country ICFShade Tree Lane Day HabSmile Farms Site based Day HabWhite Oak IRAUnion Avenue Day Hab Location Hourly Rate $16.
50-$17.
50Canoe Place IRAEast Moriches ICFEast Quogue ICFJamesport IRAMiddle Island IRAMiddle Road IRASouth Country IRASpeonk ICFYaphank IRA Location Hourly Rate $16.
50-$18.
50Angela's I IRAAngela's II IRAAngela's III IRAEastport Manor IRAFrowein IRAPine St.
ICF Hourly Rate is $16.
50 per hour if Required Certifications are not maintained.
Additional Differential:
Weekend Differential $2.
00 per hour, Overnight Differential $1.
50 per hourRequired
Qualifications:
18 years or olderLegally authorized to work in the United StatesValid driver's licenseAt least high school diploma or equivalent or higherSalary:
$16.
50 to $18.
50 per hour.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
DSP - Direct Support ProfessionalSUPERVISOR:
Residence Manager and/or Asst.
Residence Manager(s) The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is a role model for the developmentally disabled consumer.
The DSP's actions and interactions are based on mutual respect, communication, teamwork, teaching Activities of Daily Living (ADL).
The DSP will provide hands on physical assistance for all ADL that the consumer does not complete independently.
Responsibilities:
E- Connotes Essential FunctionsE-1 Administers medication, as per OPWDD AMAP certificationE-2 Uses a pro-active approach to offer and actively encourage choice making.
Utilizes physical redirection techniques, as per OPWDD SCIP certification and individualized adaptive behavior programsE-3 Guides, teaches and supervises, and, if necessary, provides physical assistance to the consumer during the performance of self-care routines:
toileting, hand washing, bathing, showering, tooth brushing, eating, personal grooming and dressingE-4 Implements program goal plans as written i.
e.
self care, communication, independent living, mobility, learning, economic self-sufficiency, self-direction, and records documentation, including billing as per program necessityE-5 Implements physical therapy interventions as written6- Assists, monitors, and supervises the consumer during the performance of house cleaning chores, i.
e.
dusting, vacuuming, bed making, laundry, ironing, dishwashing and table setting.
Performs all housekeeping responsibilities that the consumers cannot satisfactorily complete7- Actively participates in and provides supervision during recreation, both within IGHL and in the community.
Encourages and schedules opportunities for leisure activities, both individualized and group oriented8- Maintains DRIVER AUTHORIZATION status, as per IGHL policy and provides transportation and supervision during community integrated activities and medical appointments if applicable9- Teaches the consumers the aspects of good nutrition, i.
e.
menu planning, diet requirements, food groups, preparation, handling and shopping; provide supervision and, if necessary, hands on assistance10- Accurately maintains documentation in all logs:
nursing, medication, exposure control, behavior, communication and first aid11- Adheres to IGHL and OPWDD policy, including Safety and Code of Conduct, and completes forms as warranted:
time sheets, time off requests, tuition reimbursement, physical complaint reports and incident reports12- Adheres to emergency policies and administers first aid in accordance with prescribed procedures13- Attends and participates in staff meetings and in-services training14- Offers suggestions and requests supplies for residential, programmatic, site-specific needs15- Participates in specialty training such as CPR and keeps certifications current16- At any time during a DSP's shift he/she may be asked to cover at another location; including hospital coverage based on Agency needs17- Complete and maintain SCIP, Adult CPR, AMAP and defensive driving certifications within 6 months of hire or transfer in order to keep the DOC pay, as per IGHL policy18- All other duties as assigned REQUIREMENTSA.
High School Diploma/GEDB.
Valid NYS Driver's licenseC.
Complete and maintain SCIP and Adult CPR certification, as per IGHL policyD.
Work regularly scheduled days, including those that fall on holidaysE.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
at least five times per hourF.
Able to sit, stand or bend throughout the dayG.
Enthusiastic team player that handles stressful situations professionally with ease Benefits and Perks:
Health Insurance CoverageMedical, Dental, and VisionEmployer Paid Life Insurance CoverageLong and Short Term Disability Insurance CoverageCompetitively Low Employee ContributionsEmployee Referral BonusEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)P.
A.
T Employee Rewards ProgramSafety Awareness Program - Safety Bingo Prizes Awarded!Free State of the Art Wellness ProgramFree Gym Use and Classes (Pilates, Zumba, Yoga)Employee Discount at Brown's Jeep Chrysler Dodge RamPlum Benefits - Discounts to Shows, Parks, etc.
Health AdvocateRetirement Plans with an Employer ContributionFinancial Wellness and Planning Services20% Discount at Smile FarmsTuition Assistance ProgramLoan ForgivenessFirst Time Home Buyers Assistance ProgramPaid Training (Orientation, CPR, AMAP, SCIP, Defensive Driving)Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)Verizon Cellphone DiscountVoluntary
Benefits:
Pet Insurance, Aflac, Whole Life Insurance, and College 529 Location Hourly Rate $16.
50-$16.
75106 Pine St.
IRABarnes Road IRAHastings IRAMen's CottageMoriches IRAPinehurst IRASouthold IRAWhiskey Road IRAWilliams St.
IRAWomen's Cottage Location Hourly Rate $16.
50-$17.
00Aquebogue IRACamp Paquatuck Day HabCenter Moriches ICFChristopher's HouseEast End Day HabEast Moriches Day HabEastport I IRAEastport II IRAHalpern House IRAHorton IRAManorville I IRAManorville Day HabManorville PWWMattituck IRAMount Sinai IRAOakleigh IRAPalane IRAQuogue IRARoanoke Day HabShirley RespiteSmile Farms Day Hab PWWSouthampton Day HabSound Avenue IRASunrise IRAYaphank Day Hab Location Hourly Rate $16.
50-$17.
25Bernstein IRAChristina Lane IRAFlanders ICFGregory IRAHampton Bays Day HabHarpo's IRAHigh Hill IRAKara's HouseManorville II ICFManorville Crisis ClassroomMill Road IRANesconset IRAOld Country ICFShade Tree Lane Day HabSmile Farms Site based Day HabWhite Oak IRAUnion Avenue Day Hab Location Hourly Rate $16.
50-$17.
50Canoe Place IRAEast Moriches ICFEast Quogue ICFJamesport IRAMiddle Island IRAMiddle Road IRASouth Country IRASpeonk ICFYaphank IRA Location Hourly Rate $16.
50-$18.
50Angela's I IRAAngela's II IRAAngela's III IRAEastport Manor IRAFrowein IRAPine St.
ICF Hourly Rate is $16.
50 per hour if Required Certifications are not maintained.
Additional Differential:
Weekend Differential $2.
00 per hour, Overnight Differential $1.
50 per hourRequired
Qualifications:
18 years or olderLegally authorized to work in the United StatesValid driver's licenseAt least high school diploma or equivalent or higherSalary:
$16.
50 to $18.
50 per hour.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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