The Direct Support Professional will empower individuals with disabilities by teaching and assisting with daily living skills, money management, and achieving personal goals, while also leading hands-on activities like games and crafting. Responsibilities also include providing companionship, assisting in emergencies, and maintaining the health and wellness of the individuals supported.
Requirements summary
Applicants must be 18 years or older and possess an agency-approvable driver's license, but no prior experience or diploma is required as all necessary training is provided by the agency. The ideal candidate is someone who loves working with people and wants to make a positive impact in the community.
Goal AchievementEmergency ResponseCompanionshipHealth MaintenanceSkill-BuildingWellness SupportActivity LeadershipMoney Management AssistanceWorking With PeopleCooking AssistanceCleaning AssistanceIndependent Living AssistanceTeaching Daily Skills
Job description
Direct Support Professional
At Arc Herkimer, company culture is everything!
The more we can support YOU, the more YOU can support people with disabilities.
Starting rate $18 - $21.
Full time, part time, and per diem (relief) positions are available!!!
Opportunities for pay increase based on education and shift differentials.
18+ years old, with agency-approvable driver’s license.
No prior experience or diploma required.
We provide all the training you need!
If you LOVE working with people, this job is for you!
Make a positive impact in your community & others’ lives as a DSP.
Enjoy getting out & about with individuals shopping, attending sporting events, going to the movies, zoo trips, visiting friends, and more Create a loving home atmosphere by teaching & assisting with cooking, cleaning, and independence in daily skills Empower individuals through skill-building, including independent living, money management, and helping to achieve personal goals, hopes, and dreams Lead hands-on activities, such as games, crafting, athletics, and music Provide companionship, assist in emergency situations, and maintain health & wellness Work in a small, comfortable non-profit setting throughout the Mohawk Valley – Herkimer, Mohawk, Ilion, Frankfort, Little Falls, or Dolgeville.
In addition to your typical benefits, as a DSP you can receive: Tuition assistance Opportunities for professional development through mentorship, insight to management, webinars, and more Employee discounts at local businesses VERY generous PTO program with unlimited rollover – accrual increases with longevity Sick bank Free counseling services Emergency fund assistance Health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as other benefits Our leadership team is hands-on and create an environment for you to thrive at work through mentorship, exciting events, and teambuilding!
Not sure if a Direct Support Professional (DSP) is the right job for you.
Check out New York Alliance's video showing the role of a DSP: Where Passion Meets Purpose: A Realistic Job Preview of Direct Support Equal Opportunity Policy Statement Arc Herkimer values diversity and seeks to sustain an environment in which the unique talents of each individual can flourish and contribute to the Arc Herkimer mission.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Professional Development
Employee Discounts
Tuition Assistance
Sick Bank
Free Counseling Services
Emergency Fund Assistance
It is the policy of Arc Herkimer not to discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), predisposing genetic characteristics/genetic information or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, ancestry, ethic group identification, traits historically associated with race, citizenship, creed, marital status, familial status, reproductive health decision making, and all other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including a known relationship or association with any member of a protected class.
This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, advertising, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination of employment, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training/development at all levels of employment.
Arc Herkimer prohibits discrimination by or against employees, interns, representatives, vendors contractors, and all other persons doing business with or for the agency.
The agency is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action in all aspects of its business and will utilize affirmative action to make employment decisions so as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity.
