Direct Support Professional

Accepting applications for all locations in Franklin County.

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for assisting people receiving services to live a full and meaningful life, by providing a wide variety of supports. The DSP encourages, and teaches skills to promote autonomy, community inclusion and provide a safe and healthy environment.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review, understand and follow each person’s plan of protective oversight, Individual Service Plan, safeguards, comprehensive functional assessment (CFA), or other service-related documentation or plan and Behavior Support plans
• Ensure peoples safety by following Safeguards or Individual Plan of Protective Oversight
• Support people in their personal care and document as required.
• Prepare food for prescribed diets and assist/monitor people while eating
• Reposition people in beds or chairs as needed
• Assist in ambulation and/or transfers with people throughout the day.
• Assist people to participate in community activities of their choice and build or enhance relationships
• Document on a designated Agency form (ABC Sheet) person’s behaviors as required
• Attend to routine health-care needs of people under supervision of medical personnel
• Assist / perform household activities: cooking, cleaning, housekeeping, laundry, shopping, etc
• Maintain a safe and comfortable environment for the people served
• Assist other team members when the opportunity presents itself, when requested by another team member or assist in emergency situations and routine fire drills
• Inspect equipment and environment for malfunction / disrepair
• Communicate questions, concerns or issues to appropriate personnel
• Perform CPR & First Aid as needed
• Performs other duties assigned

Required Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age OR high school diploma, or equivalent
• Valid NYS Driver's License, one year minimum of licensed driving experience
• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Fundamental computer skills

Physical Demands

• Lifting / Pulling
• Squatting / kneeling
• Walking and/or Standing frequently
• Reaching / Bending

**Sign-On Bonus Up to $600!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $24.63 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person