Residential Direct Support Professional (DSP

Residential Direct Support Professional (DSP)

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Description

***$500 Signing Bonus***

Job Title: Residential Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Location: Gorham site

Pay Range:
For full/part time: $18.50 - $20.75
For substitutes and non drivers: $18.00 - $20.25

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, internal equity, and location.

Full and Part Time positions are eligible for a $500 signing bonus! This bonus is earned and payable as follows: 50% ($250) in the pay period following the 6-month anniversary of your employment; and 50% ($250) in the pay period following the one-year anniversary of your employment.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work - Open

Shifts:

• Part Time/12 Month (28 hours per week)- Sundays, Thursdays 2:00pm-10:00pm & Fridays, Saturdays 3:00pm-9:00pm
• Full Time/12 Month (40 hours per week)- Overnights
  - Sundays, Thursdays 10:00pm-8:00am and Fridays, Saturdays 9:00pm-7:00am

Summary/Objective: Provides safety and supervision of all individuals focusing on fulfilling the Agency’s Mission, Vision and Values and providing services which meet or exceed the goals of the individual, department and the agency.

Required

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience working with special needs population preferred.
• Valid and clean NYS driver’s license.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Must obtain and maintain Medical Certification.
• Ability to complete required training classes.

Essential Functions:

• Imparts agency philosophy of “Equal Opportunity, Independence and Realization of Individual Potential” to children, families, program staff and community resources.
• Maintains confidentiality of information relating to individuals and their families in accordance with agency policy.
• Provides oversight to ensure safety and supervision of residents. May be required to stay on-shift after hours should there be an emergency, weather hazard, or other unforeseen occurrence.
• Provides assistance, training and supervision with various activities of daily living, helping each individual to improve their ability to live more independently, while addressing specific individualized outcomes as outlined on service plan.
• Implements health-related and medication regimens for all consumers in accordance with policies and procedures. Implements behavior treatment plans as written, following documentation protocol as required.
• Accompanies residents to off-site locations/activities, helping them to access and utilize community resources (i.e. grocery shopping, recreation, entertainment, medical appointments, banking, etc).
• Assists residents with planning and accessing recreational and social activities.
• Provides input regarding assessment and capabilities for team meetings/progress updates, etc. Attends meetings as requested.
• Acts as a role model for program participants by interacting with others in a professional and respectful manner, dressing appropriately, and using good personal hygiene.
• Maintains necessary documentation as required and per agency policies.
• Communicates regularly with agency personnel to provide opportunities for exchange of information and discussion of concerns. Provides feedback to Supervisor regarding resident and/or facility concerns.
• Assists residents in working toward achievement of their goals, while ensuring adherence to applicable Behavioral Support…