Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Rate: $21.55 USD per hour

Description

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible to implement each individualized plan, attend to personal care needs, oversee the health, safety and well-being of the people we support, keep nurses advised, participate in Agency activities, transport and accompany people we support on activities in the community, assist in daily housekeeping and other facility-related duties and maintain documentation in either or both the residential and/or day habilitation / community habilitation/ school age program site.

Join the Upstate Caring Partners Team as a Direct Support Professional

Upstate Caring Partners is looking for energetic and motivated staff to work with individuals with disabilities to help them achieve their goals!

• The DSP provides care, support, and assists residents with activities of daily living.

• Full-time, part-time, and weekend only opportunities exist.

• Valid NYS Driver’s License required.

• No previous experience needed - we provide paid training!

BENEFITS

Our work environment provides the opportunity to grow and learn in a fast-paced atmosphere. We offer competitive benefits and salary to include a low-cost individual health insurance plan, dollar for dollar retirement match (up to 7%), life insurance, voluntary benefits and generous paid time off.

• Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision

• Direct Deposit

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Retirement Plan 403(b)

• Life Insurance

• Voluntary Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Generous PTO Plans (Sick, Vacation and Employee Leave)

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Service Awards

• Employee Appreciation Events

• Employee Discounts

Upstate Caring Partners is the premier provider of direct-care services and programs in Central New York for individuals of all abilities and their families. If you believe in empowering people, Upstate Caring Partners is an excellent place to start or grow your career.

Please visit our careers website to access the full job description located within the job posting.

upstatecpjobs.org

To access a copy of the job description Click Here - DSP Level II (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/n1rwcvtybgy1jd5sxdria/30422-DSP-Level-II.docx?rlkey=y46l4rtgfc4gggkekgjbpbjsy&dl=0)

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Driver License

Equal Opportunity Employer

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