DSP Residential Services -$1,500 Sign On Bonus - Arc of Monroe County : Job Details

$1500 Sign-On Bonus for FT positions

$750 Sign-On Bonus for PT positions

A Direct Support Professional (DSP) is at the frontline of supporting people with developmental disabilities, empowering them to lead fulfilling and independent lives. DSPs take part in a wide range of activities each day as they support people to engage in all the activities of life - helping them learn work skills, have fun with friends, go shopping, to the park or to the movies, providing hands-on support in their home or helping them learn new skills to improve their independence. It's more than work - it's a chance to grow professionally while making a difference every day.

You'll work directly with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential setting to provide person-centered support. You'll promote confidentiality, privacy, human dignity, uniqueness, and physical and emotional well-being while supporting the person to lead a self-directed life. Support people to develop and maintain relationships, advocate for justice, fairness and equity and full community participation. A DSP will show respect, integrity and responsibility for the individuals they support, other staff members and the community they work in.

Minimum Education and Experience

* High school diploma/G.E.D. required. Prior experience helpful, but not required.

Licensure/Certification

* Valid NYS driver's license preferred

* Must maintain current required certifications as designated by the agency including but not limited to: AMAP, SCIP-R, First Aid/CPR