Job 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 and holidays, DSPs start with up to six weeks of paid time off in the first year), a wellness program, socialization opportunities, special staff appreciation events and experiences, and so much more.

The job of the DSP requires technical and values-based skills that make life-changing differences in the lives of the individuals they support.. We will train you to provide the appropriate therapeutically documented level of resident supervision and training to ensure and protect resident health and safety, while assisting residents to achieve increased independence through age appropriate, functional means. Under the general supervision of the IRA Residence Manager, the Direct Support Professionals are the “core” of Anderson Center for Autism’s system of supports for individuals receiving services.

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

We have homes located in Highland, Kingston, Marlboro, Marbletown, New Paltz, Saugerties, Stone Ridge, Ulster Park

Responsibilities:

• Participates in and takes our individuals to company sponsored outings (Baseball games, bowling, dinners at restaurants, movies, etc.)
• Supports good health and safety (food prep, toileting, hygiene, bathing, etc.)
• Provides Person-Centered Supports
• Demonstrates Professionalism
• Builds and Maintains positive relationships
• Supports our individuals growth
• Creates a home
• Promotes being active and productive in society

Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED
• NYS Drivers License
• Must be 21yrs old or older
• Must be able to work 2nd shift and weekends
• Must complete 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 links 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.

Anderson Center for Autism is committed to provide a diverse workforce by ensuring that discrimination barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or citizenship status, unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes a person in one of these protected groups. EOE

Keyword Search: ADD, ADHD, Autism, Cognitive, CNA, Direct Care, Direct Support, Evenings, Human Services, Overnights, Residential Counselor, Special Needs, Treatment Team, health care, home care, PCA, HHA, Behavioral

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• This position requires that you are at least 21 years old. Do you meet this requirement?
• Please provide a cell phone number that you can be reached at for interviews (if available).
• How did you hear about this job posting?
• Have you ever worked for Anderson Center for Autism previously?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• NYS Drivers License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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