Direct Support Professional - Penn Yan, NY

Catholic Charities Family and Community Services is currently recruiting for Direct Support Professional (DSP) positions! These are a great opportunity for someone that wants to work 1:1 and in a group setting with individuals with Developmental Disabilities. Our pay rates start at $15/hour to start with increases with increased hours and med certification!!

We have 3 locations in Penn Yan, NY and have full-time, part-time, and relief DSP positions open, with day, evening, and overnight shifts available.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a new start with an amazing organization or looking for a job to help out individuals in a residential setting. These are full and part-time jobs with many open schedules.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

1. Provide person-centered support to all individuals served, recognizing the individual’s need for teaching and preferred style for learning and at a level at which he or she can perform.

2. Provide direct personal assistance in instances when an individual requires “hands-on” supports.

3. Provide medication administration to individuals. Demonstrate strict observance and adherence to agency medical policies and procedures including certification and annual re-certification of medication administration.

4. Assist individuals in supporting his/her own health and wellness needs.

5. Schedule and accompany individuals to all necessary medical appointments and document all pertinent information as required.

6. Assist individuals in meal preparation, menu planning, and food shopping.

7. Engage in effective communication with individuals.

8. Provide immediate response to and report all incidents, first aid treatments, medical emergencies, or other crises according to policy and procedures.

9. Assist individuals with fiscal management while safeguarding their funds. This may include completing ledgers, reconciling accounts, and supporting individuals with spending choices.

10. Appropriately communicate all pertinent information during the work shift and from shift to shift to other team members and/or assigned supervisor.

13. Promote the emotional, physical, and personal well-being of individuals served.

14. Ensure proper safekeeping of individual’s valuables.

16. Correctly follow procedures for mandated reporting and responding.

17. Obtain and maintain all required training and attend weekly and monthly staff meetings and apply the information to support people served.

18. Ensure that people exercise their rights and that rights are not restricted without due process.

22. Maintain flexibility in work schedule based on needs of individuals assigned including working overtime and/or covering additional shifts on an emergency basis.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $16.25 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Staff are required to wear masks at this time. PPE provided by CCCS.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Direct support: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• New York State Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location