What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (DSP) position at DSP Talent?
Whether you are looking for full-time or part-time work, evenings, or overnights, we have options for you. Come Discover the Rewards of being a Direct Support Professional (DSP). Our Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) make a difference in the lives of the people we support, who have intellectual/developmental disabilities.
Work Location: availability to travel to Saratoga, NY (required)
Working Days: Monday to Friday plus at least one weekend day.
What we offer to you:
- Competitive pay with differentials
- Paid training
- Referral Bonus - Up to $500 for each referral
- Excellent Health Insurance - Co-pay first plan with a deductible
- Flexible Schedules - evenings & overnight shifts available, short workweeks, and overtime currently available
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) you will spend your time:
- Supporting people with Intellectual Disabilities, while they learn life skills at home, and in their communities
- Teaching and documenting goals according to a person's plan and the way you were trained
- Supporting people in recreation activities, such as going for a walk at a park, participating in an art activity, or playing a game
- Assisting people with personal care such as bathing, toileting, dressing, and grooming
Your evening, with the people you work with, includes making dinner, helping people take showers/baths, helping people in the bathroom, doing laundry with a person, or working on goals.
Why work for us?
- Our Direct Support Professionals base pay starts at $21 to $22 depending on worksite
Our differentials are:
- $2.00 for weekday overnights
- $3.00 for weekend overnights, plus the additional differential below: Saturday and Sunday (with the $1.00 weekend differential, totaling $4.00)
- $1.00 for weekends (day/evening shifts) on Saturday and Sunday
- We have great benefits including health insurance, vacation, and holiday time, tuition reimbursement, retirement matching, and referral bonuses
- If you have no experience, we will provide paid training to you.
- Flexibility - evenings and overnight shifts available, short workweeks, and overtime currently available
- You'll feel great making a difference in someone's life
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $21.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- driver's license (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $22