What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (DSP) position at Maryhaven?
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Full Time, Part Time - Evening/ Weekends. shifts available.
Maryhaven's mission is to enrich the lives of people with special needs. We provide support with compassion in our residential, day habilitation, and vocational services while promoting individuality and integration.
As a part of our team, you will make a real difference working with adults with special needs. We offer specialized training, educational assistance, growth opportunity, and more—everything you need to succeed!
Job Summary:
Promotes a warm nurturing environment in which to live while supervising each resident in the development of social, recreation, ADL and independent living skills and overall community integration.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- NYS Driver's License (Required)
Job Responsibilities:
· Ensures residents are appropriately supervised.
· Communicates resident needs to immediate supervisor.
· Communicates maintenance/household needs to immediate supervisor.
· Implements individual’s program plan and schedule as specified and accurately completes corresponding data.
· Maintains working knowledge of resident and house issues on an ongoing basis.
· Ensures appropriate sanitary practices are followed (i.e., disinfects bathrooms, tubs).
· Monitors compliance with individual dietary regime incorporating resident choice.
· Leads and participates in recreational activities, community outings and activities of daily living. Assists in developing recreation schedule.
· Transports residents, and other driving as requested by immediate supervisor.
· Completes necessary documentation in a timely fashion (data sheets, log entries, etc.).
· Follows agency and program policies, procedures, and guidelines.
We offer the following benefits:
- Paid Training
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Referral program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Employee assistance program
- PAID TRAINING
- Career growth opportunities
Weekend shift differential available from Friday at 11pm through Monday at 7am ( .75).
Overnight shift differential available for overnight shifts from 11pm - 7am ( 1.00).
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, qualifications, or requirements. The employer reserves the right to make changes to the job description as needed.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20
