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About the Role
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will be passionate about helping others, dedicated to protecting a person’s rights, and willing to offer genuine friendship. You will change the lives of developmentally disabled individuals by providing a solid support system. DSPs are strong, compassionate individuals dedicated to creating a better world for others.
Responsibilities
- Help individuals have meaningful lives, listen to their dreams, and help them learn skills to live the lives they choose.
- Encourage individuals to express what is important to them and involve them in activities matching their interests, goals, and dreams.
- Assist individuals in developing and maintaining positive community relationships.
- Respect the rights of individuals and teach them to advocate for themselves.
- Utilize a person-centered philosophy and treat each moment as a teachable one.
- Understand individuals by listening and observing what is important to them.
- Maintain a positive attitude toward work and others.
- Protect the health of individuals, which may include administering medication, following medical orders, attending appointments, and seeking emergency care.
- Ensure the safety of individuals by providing the level of supervision outlined in their service plan.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
- Valid driver’s license preferred, depending on program needs.
- Some experience in healthcare or human services is a plus.
Work Type
- full-time
- part-time
Education Level
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- USD $20.00 - USD $20.00 /Hr.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental Insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
About the Company
- The Center for Family Support (CFS) mission is to provide support and assistance to individuals with developmental and related disabilities.
- CFS is the first agency in New York to achieve the Council on Quality and Leadership Certification (CQL).
- This certification demonstrates a commitment to creating services that enhance and improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities.
Equal Opportunity
- The Center for Family Support provides equal employment opportunities to all.
- We celebrate the wonderful qualities that make each of us unique and greatly value how they enrich the work we do.