DSP (Direct Support Professional)

$35,360 - $35,360/Yr

Maryhaven - Port Jefferson Station, NY

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Port Jefferson Station, NY

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) role at Maryhaven focuses on enriching the lives of individuals with special needs through compassionate support in residential, day habilitation, and vocational services. The position involves supervising residents, promoting their independence, and facilitating community integration while ensuring a nurturing environment.

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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid NYS Driver's License required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with individuals with special needs.
• First Aid and CPR certification.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance