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Job Summary
What is a Direct Support Professional?
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for implementing person-centered services for each individual. This includes ensuring implementation of the individuals services, goals, and outcomes in relation to program-based and community inclusion activities. In addition, the Direct Support Professional is solely responsible for the individual's overall physical and emotional well-being.
Job Responsibilities
You would be responsible for:
To learn more about what direct support professionals do on the job every day, go tohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnK4z3KAqtE.
Qualifications
You are a good fit if you have:
Benefits
What we offer once YOU join our growing family:
At HeartShare we offer a comprehensive benefit package based on full-time/part-time status. You can expect:
HeartShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to Leaves@heartshare.org.
About HeartShare
Who WE ARE:
For over one hundred years, HeartShare has dedicated itself to improving the lives of people needing special services and support. The HeartShare team, now 2,100 employees and growing, helps individuals develop to their fullest potential and lead meaningful and enriched lives.
To learn more about HeartShare, please visit our website at www.heartshare.org or Follow us onTwitterLinkedInYouTubeInstagramFacebook
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Social & Legal Services
$38k-42k (estimate)
01/06/2023
07/11/2024
heartshare.org
BROOKLYN, NY
25 - 50
1914
ALTHEA KAWNAUZURU
<$5M
Social & Legal Services
HeartShare Human Services of New York nurtures and empowers children and adults diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders, through educational, life skills and vocational training, residential, case management, recreational, family support and health care services. HeartShare affiliates include The HeartShare School, which offers quality education and therapies to children with autism, HeartShare Wellness, which provides critical health services to those with developmental disabilities and case management to those with chronic conditions, a...nd HeartShare St. Vincents Services (HSVS), which supports children, adults and families living in crisis due to experiences with poverty. Since its founding in 1914, HeartShare has expanded its reach to over 100 program sites in Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island, as well as to 61 of the 62 New York counties through energy grants to low-income families. HeartShare is proud that 90% of all revenue goes directly to its programs and services. HeartShare is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Services for Families and Children and is a Better Business Bureau Accredited Charity. For more information, visit http://www.heartshare.org/. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @heartshare and like us on Facebook.
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The following is the career advancement route for Direct Support Professional positions, which can be used as a reference in future career path planning. As a Direct Support Professional, it can be promoted into senior positions as a Home Care Aide I that are expected to handle more key tasks, people in this role will get a higher salary paid than an ordinary Direct Support Professional. You can explore the career advancement for a Direct Support Professional below and select your interested title to get hiring information.
If you are interested in becoming a Direct Support Professional, you need to understand the job requirements and the detailed related responsibilities. Of course, a good educational background and an applicable major will also help in job hunting. Below are some tips on how to become a Direct Support Professional for your reference.
Step 1: Understand the job description and responsibilities of an Accountant.
Quotes from people on Direct Support Professional job description and responsibilities
Assisting clients with daily personal tasks, including bathing and dressing.
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Completing housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming, washing dishes and tidying.
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Helping plan client appointments and organize a schedule.
02/14/2022: Clearwater, FL
Organizing with transportation arrangements to appointments.
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Shopping for groceries and preparing meals that meet specific client dietary needs.
04/25/2022: Pensacola, FL
Step 2: Knowing the best tips for becoming an Accountant can help you explore the needs of the position and prepare for the job-related knowledge well ahead of time.
Career tips from people on Direct Support Professional jobs
First aid certified.
03/12/2022: Dallas, TX
Understanding of various disabilities.
03/15/2022: San Diego, CA
These support professionals need to maintain composure and approach crisis situations calmly.
03/09/2022: Mcallen, TX
Employers must be able to rely on their support professionals to show up on time and reliably complete all assigned tasks.
04/02/2022: Altoona, PA
Knowledgeable about patient care
04/12/2022: Canton, OH
Step 3: View the best colleges and universities for Direct Support Professional.