What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (DSP) -ID position at Fitzmaurice Community Services, Inc.?
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Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others?
We’re seeking dedicated Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide individualized support and care in a licensed community residential facility. DSPs play a vital role in assisting individuals with daily living skills, personal care, and community engagement while promoting independence, dignity, and quality of life.
What We Offer:
- PAID TRAINING
- No Experience Required
Position Details:
- Days/Hours: Morning Shifts, Second Shifts, and Third Shifts available
- Full Time and Part Time positions available
- We have multiple shifts at multiple locations in Stroudsburg and surrounding areas available.
- Performs duties as delegated by Residential Manager in licensed community residential facility for persons with intellectual disabilities (ID).
What you'll do:
- Some duties and responsibilities vary in intensity and frequency depending on the program.
- Provide a safe, clean, comfortable and therapeutic living environment for persons in a community residential setting.
- Encourage, guide and train individuals in developing daily living skills in a community residential setting.
- Assist individuals in maintaining their physical health and hygiene.
- Medication Administration
- Assist in organizing and participating in leisure/recreation activities.
- Demonstrate and coach the individuals using approved techniques and strategies.
- Participate in the maintenance of overall operation of a community residential setting.
- Follow Agency policy and procedures.
- To participate in the ongoing communication regarding program planning and implementation for individuals.
- Document activities on your shift
Qualifications:
- 18 years or older
- Pass and maintain Medication Certification standard & CPR/First Aid Certifications
- Provide and maintain a valid U.S. Driver’s License and able to be insured on company policy
Job Requirements - Candidate will have ability to function in a team environment.
- Candidate will have ability to work well with individuals and have the physical ability to assist with personal care such as: transferring individual for bathing, household tasks, and grocery shopping.
- Properly perform the techniques taught in CPR-AED/ First Aid.
- Properly preform lifting and carrying techniques up to 25lbs.
- Candidate will behave in professional manner; complete training programs; attend required meeting
- Unconventional Schedules: Fitzmaurice operates programs and services 24/7, 365 days per year
- Basic computer skills
- Maintain annual required training hours for position
Benefits:
- Benefits (eligibility based on position)
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
EOE
Salary : $16