Direct Support Professional

2 months ago

Poughkeepsie, United States Anderson Center for Autism Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Details

Job Location : Corporate HQ - STAATSBURG, NY

Position Type : Full-Time/Per Diem

Education Level : High School or Equivalent

Salary Range : $18.00 - $22.50 Hourly

Job Shift : Second/Third

Job Category : Nonprofit - Human Services

Description

Are you ready for a rewarding career path with fantastic colleagues, generous benefits/time off, and the chance to make a meaningful impact?

Become a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Anderson Center for Autism

At Anderson Center for Autism, we believe that our team members deserve to thrive as they work to carry out our important mission (which is to optimize the Quality of Life for individuals with autism.) Our team members enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with vacation, sick time, holidays (DSPs start with up to six weeks of paid time off in their first year), a wellness program, socialization opportunities, special staff appreciation events/experiences, and so much more.

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you'll support the overall well-being of Anderson students and residents, help organize and manage activities, assist the Residence Manager and Shift Supervisor with the implementation of systems within the house in which you work, communicate and collaborate as needed with families/caregivers/teachers/therapists, maintain appropriate student or classroom-related documentation, and help residents foster the development of skills, greater independence, and expanded self-confidence using customized interventions as identified in student support and behavior plans.

Pay Range: $18.00 - $22.50 hourly; based on education, experience, and RBT certification.

Responsibilities:

  • Provides appropriate supervision to ensure the health and safety of students.

  • Works to increase student independence in daily living, communication, recreation and social skills domains.

  • Takes an active role to ensure preparedness and organization within the residential environment.

  • Assists with training formal and informal student learning goals.

  • Acts as a member of a residential team representing student progress, challenges and abilities in a respectful manner.

  • Demonstrates Professionalism

  • Supports good health (food prep, toileting, hygiene, etc.)

  • Supports safety

  • Promotes being active and productive in society

Qualifications

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma/GED
  • NYS Drivers License preferred
  • Must be able to work 2nd or 3rd shifts and weekends
  • Must complete two week orientation and maintain training or qualifications as they relate to Anderson Center for Autism

Benefits:

  • Up to 6 weeks of paid time off your 1st year (vacation, sick, holiday, etc.)
  • Raises for completion of competencies at 12mths, and 18mths
  • College partnerships that provide discounts
  • Scholarships available
  • 403B with company match
  • Agency Sponsored activities (Volleyball, Bowling, etc)
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA
  • And much more, see link below

Anderson Center for Autism offers our Employees a generous benefits package: https://www.andersoncenterforautism.org/benefits

This position description in no way states or implies that the responsibilities listed are the only duties to be performed by the person filling this position. The person in the position may be required to perform other duties as necessitated by the situation or requested by his/her supervisor.

EOE

Company DescriptionAgency Philosophy
ACA's core philosophy is that all people deserve to live a life of quality. ACA has evolved into an organization that has the expertise, resources and technology to enable the agency to contribute much toward the optimization of the quality of life of those it serves.

MISSION
Optimizing the Quality of Life for Individuals with Autism

VISION
Anderson Center for Autism as a world-class provider and leader

Based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), our treatment approach focuses on techniques and interventions that use reinforcement to teach our individuals the skills they need to strive for independence and reach their full potential. Our professional team administers ABA programs that comprehensively address each individuals educational, emotional and social needs in a proactive, positive manner.

We understand that autism dramatically affects the lives of all who face it. For families, the autism community and public organizations, Anderson Center is uniquely qualified to serve as a valuable, compassionate resource by providing education, support and outreach services, and information aimed at delivering assistance and increasing overall autism awarenessCompany DescriptionAgency Philosophy\r
ACA's core philosophy is that all people deserve to live a life of quality. ACA has evolved into an organization that has the expertise, resources and technology to enable the agency to contribute much toward the optimization of the quality of life of those it serves.\r
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MISSION\r
Optimizing the Quality of Life for Individuals with Autism\r
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VISION\r
Anderson Center for Autism as a world-class provider and leader\r
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Based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), our treatment approach focuses on techniques and interventions that use reinforcement to teach our individuals the skills they need to strive for independence and reach their full potential. Our professional team administers ABA programs that comprehensively address each individuals educational, emotional and social needs in a proactive, positive manner.\r
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We understand that autism dramatically affects the lives of all who face it. For families, the autism community and public organizations, Anderson Center is uniquely qualified to serve as a valuable, compassionate resource by providing education, support and outreach services, and information aimed at delivering assistance and increasing overall autism awareness

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