Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)

YOUR FUTURE STARTS NOW!

Are you a Direct Support Professional (DSP) looking for a great career opportunity, or an eager individual seeking to gain invaluable experience? We invite you to join our dedicated team!

Apply today for immediate consideration!

We are proud to offer our Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 403(B) Retirement Plan
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Gym Reimbursement
• Vision Plan
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Commuter Spending Account
• Maternal & Paternal Leave
• Education Benefits (Tuition Reimbursement)
• Employee Discounts
• Compensation: $14.00/hour
• Bonuses, plus more!

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are responsible for:

• Maintaining Professionalism and Punctuality
• Taking Ownership/ Accountability
• Being Flexible: Job responsibilities may change based on needs
• Adhering to policies, procedures and regulations
• Using effective communication skills & time management skills
• Being a member of a highly effective team (Teamwork within the circle of support)
• Ensuring maintenance upkeep and safety based on facility/ program structure
• Completing mandatory trainings based on the program and position (AMAP, CPR/First Aid, SCIP-R, Defensive Driving, etc.), as well as applying skills
• Meeting and demonstrating OPWDD Core Competencies
• Ensuring health, wellness and safety
• Ensuring appropriate supervision of the people we support
• Understanding when to contact an administrator for support
• Demonstrating a willingness to assist people with ADLs
• Transporting and escorting people we support on recreational activities, medical appointment, home visits, etc.
• Building Positive relationships
• Using person first language
• Maintaining a therapeutic environment through a variety of methods: Personal Outcome Measures, Person Centered Thinking, Informed Decision Making
• Ensuring person centered plans are implemented
• Completing documentation to ensure compliance and billing
• Using foundational Teaching skills (EMOE, Task analysis, essential skills, supports and modifications, etc.)
• Assisting people with making purchases, as well as safeguard personal allowance funds and any additional funds provided
• Managing crisis
• Education and Experience: A High School Diploma or GED is required; some college is a plus. Work or life experience with intellectual/developmental disabilities is a plus. Ability to support people with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• Basic written and verbal communication
• Basic Computer knowledge
• Valid NY State Driver's License may be required depending upon the position
• Tuberculosis test mandatory for most positions
• Interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Willing to take initiative

About Fine Care Center:

Fine Care Center seeks to hire staff at our facilities throughout New York and New Jersey. We hire Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), Dietary Aides, Housekeeping, Maintenance and Recreation personnel for work in our centers. At Fine Care Center our mission is to provide our clients with comprehensive health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity, and respect. Fine Care Center offers valuable opportunities with flexible scheduling and a range of work locations across the area. Employees at Fine Care Center work full time, part time and per-diem at the location most convenient to them. Join our team and learn about how Fine Care can help you meet your career goals.