What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional - Salt Point position at Greystone Programs, Inc.?
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
What is a Direct Support Professional (DSP)?
Our DSPs play an important role in the lives of people with intellectual or developmental disabilities who receive supports from Greystone Programs. You will engage in a variety of work activities that teach important life skills to help people enhance their independence, achieve personal goals, meet their healthcare needs, participate in life enriching activities, be active in their local community and live their fullest life possible.
Typical tasks a DSP will do during the course of their shift include hands-on support and instruction, providing transportation using our vehicles, assisting people in maintaining their living environment, preparing meals, ad ministering medication and helping people enhance their communication skills.
Why should you consider a career as a DSP?
What is a Direct Support Professional (DSP)?
Our DSPs play an important role in the lives of people with intellectual or developmental disabilities who receive supports from Greystone Programs. You will engage in a variety of work activities that teach important life skills to help people enhance their independence, achieve personal goals, meet their healthcare needs, participate in life enriching activities, be active in their local community and live their fullest life possible.
Typical tasks a DSP will do during the course of their shift include hands-on support and instruction, providing transportation using our vehicles, assisting people in maintaining their living environment, preparing meals, ad ministering medication and helping people enhance their communication skills.
Why should you consider a career as a DSP?
- A job as a DSP canput you on the path to a careeras an LPN, RN, Behavior Technician, Coach, Recreation Specialist, Psychologist, Occupational/Physical Therapist, Social Worker, ABA Specialist, Manager and more.
- No previous experience is needed.We look for dependable, compassionate people who would enjoy helping others achieve goals and independence.
- We offerflexibility in work schedules.Let us help you to find a schedule that suits your life.
- We offerhigher than average pay ratesin our field with aCareer Ladderin place to ad vance your job and pay.
- We pay ahigher pay rate for weekend shifts.
- We offerspecialized trainingin applied behavior analysis and medication ad ministration with pay increases for successful certification.
- Already enrolled in college? Ourfull andpart-time schedulescan work around your classes.
- Retired, but looking for ameaningful way to spend your time? Come and explore a job in direct care where you can work close to home and make your own schedule.
- This is a job where you canshare your hobbies and interestswith others and engage in recreational activities with the people you support.
- We offer many differentopportunities to ad vance your skills,knowledge and career. Receive your firstpay increase after just 3 months.
- Your community needs you!There are great people in your local area that need supports to live their best life.
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with match
- Tuition Assistance
- Paid time off – Holidays, Sick and Personal days and Vacation time
- Free long term disability insurance
- Supplemental coverage for unexpected medical situations
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Free Financial Planning Assistance
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Employee recognition programs and service awards
- Discounts on personal auto and homeowner’s insurance
- Discounted fuel oil and propane program.
- Weekly payroll with direct deposit or pay card
Salary : $50,000