Direct Support Professional

1 week ago

Yonkers, New York, United States Rising Ground Full time

Overview:

Rising Ground has an immediate opening(s) for a Full Time Direct Support Professional to work in one of our Work Readiness programs at our Yonkers site. The Direct Support Professional provides person centered supports based on the individuals needs, preferences and choices. DSPs perform a wide variety of tasks and activities based on the valued outcomes of each person they work with, and reflecting the specific skills and abilities of each individual. DSPs encourage, guide and offer training to develop daily living skills, ensuring personal needs are met, promoting active engagement in the community life and ensuring health and safety. DSPs create a positive and enriching program environment for all persons supported. Direct Support Professionals are a vital member of each persons support team. DSPs are expected to know, understand and live the Code of Ethics.

Rising Ground

Founded as an orphanage in 1831, Rising Ground has been at the forefront of evolving community needs as a leading non-profit human services organization. Driven by the belief that each of us can thrive when life has hope and opportunity, Rising Ground provides caring support and proven paths to positive change, helping children, adults, and families rise above adversity, and each year, Rising Ground is a positive force in the lives of more than 25,000 individuals. We do this through 50 programs in 70 locations throughout New York City and Westchester. Our strong belief and commitment to diversity shows not just through our work with supported persons but is integral to the building of a strong staff that reflects the communities we serve.

Benefits

At Rising Ground, we encourage everyone to live a healthier life. When you enroll in health care benefits medical, dental, and vision care, you and your family can take advantage of each plans preventive services, which will help everyone to stay well. Another way to remain healthy is to eat right and keep active. Ultimately, we all benefit when we make the right choices, whether through diet and exercise or health care services. You can also take advantage of other important benefits, including life and accident, disability benefits, the retirement savings plan, and the employee assistance program.

Annual Salary

$17.00 per hour with HS Diploma/GED

$17.73 per hour with Bachelors Degree

Responsibilities:
  • Transport individuals in agency vehicles, to and from work sites or community activities.
  • Review individuals Person-Centered Employment plan to form vocational goals for individual to accomplish.
  • Develop opportunities for positive learning experiences.
Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or GED; some college is a plus.
  • Valid Driver's License, NY State preferred.
  • Work or life experience supporting people with intellectual/developmental/mental health disabilities is a plus, but not required.

Schedule:

MondayFriday 8:00AM 4:00PM

Location: Yonkers

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