What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (DSP) position at Head Injury Association?
Head Injury Association has immediate openings in our Residential programs - offering up to $2000 Sign on Bonus!
Want a meaningful career helping others reach their full potential?
Head Injury Association is seeking full-time/part-time Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to provide direct care to individuals supported in our residential programs which are located throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Ensuring health, wellness and safety and providing appropriate supervision of people supported
- Building positive relationships with individuals supported as well as fellow co-workers
- Using effective communication and time management skills
- Completing mandatory trainings based on program and position (AMAP, CPR/First Aid, SCIP-R, Defensive Driving, etc.)
- Adhering to HIA’s policies, procedures and regulations
- Completing documentation to ensure compliance and billing
- Transporting and escorting people we support on recreational activities, medical appointments, home visits, community outings, etc.
- Helping the individuals we support achieve their goals
Available Shifts:
- ALL SHIFTS AVAILABLE!!
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or GED required
- Prior work or life experience working with people with disabilities.
- Must have a valid NYS license
- Basic written and verbal communication
- *AMAP, SCIP and First Aid/CPR certifications preferred*
- Training offered in-house
Head Injury Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment in decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO'
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20