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Opengate, Inc. Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Residential in Mohegan Lake, Pleasantville, Somers, Yorktown Heig, New York
Direct Support Professional (DSP) - ResidentialFull TimeDirect CareMohegan Lake, NY, USMohegan Lake, NY, USPleasantville, NY, USSomers, NY, USYorktown Heights, NY, USSalary Range:$18.40 To $19.40 Hourly!!!SIGN ON BONUS!!! - $2.000 FOR FULL TIME, $1,000 FOR PART TIME/PER DIEM!!!!As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you play a crucial role in making a positive impact on the lives of the people we serve with disabilities. Your job goes beyond traditional caregiving - it's about fostering independence, building meaningful connections, and promoting a sense of belonging. Being a Direct Support Professional is not just a job - it's a chance to be a positive force in someone's life journey.Essential Job Functions:- Provide direct care to the people we support with intellectual and developmental disabilities.- Performs personal care tasks, including assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming, feeding, and other healthcare related tasks. - Act as an advocate for the people we support by ensuring they receive appropriate services.- Develop a working knowledge of the behavior management program.- Attend Inter-disciplinary Treatment meetings and participate in the ongoing treatment plans of consumers living at the residence and/or attending the day program.- Review and supervise individuals’ programs including, (but not limited to) daily household maintenance chores, and recreational and ADL needs.- Will participate in Strategies for Crisis Intervention Prevention procedures, referred to as SCIP, which may include “hands-on-interventions when necessary".- Will dispense medications under the guidance of a Registered Nurse as appropriate.- Complete daily documentation of habilitation services, active treatment, BIR, MIR, and medical charts as required. Qualifications:- Previous experience working with I/DD population is preferred but not required- High School Diploma or GED - Valid Driver's License in the Tri-State Area - New York, New Jersey, Connecticut - Proficient in basic computer skillsIf you are a caring individual who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position. Join our team of dedicated professionals and help us provide exceptional care.$18.40 - $19.40 hourly. Compensation will be commensurate with job qualifications and work experience.Opengate is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, domestic or civil union partnership status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, transgender status, predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, education, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. The Company promotes inclusion and acceptance of all protected classes. In order to promote and maintain a community culture, employees hired to work at Opengate must legally reside and perform their work in the state of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania.
Minimum Salary: 18.40 Maximum Salary: 19.40 Salary Unit: Hourly