Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Queens Centers for Progress
Queens, NY 11426
About the Job
Queens Centers For Progress, a non-profit agency serving adults and children with developmental and intellectual disabilities, is seeking a Direct Support Professionals for our Residential Services department.
SUMMARY: Direct Support Professionals provide comprehensive care to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a day program or in their homes.
Duties for Direct Support Professionals:
Work on ADL goals, arts and crafts projects, zoom activities and assist with personal hygiene needs.
Perform various housekeeping tasks and train and assist individuals in the use of community resources, i.e., parks, library and other recreational facilities.
Teach our individuals independent living skills and have fun while teaching them.
Queens Centers for Progress offers a list of comprehensive benefits for Direct Support Professionals with full-time or part-time status!
Benefits:
Sign-on Bonus
403B
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Referral Bonus program
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS ARE OFFERED VARIOUS SHIFTS AVAILABLE FOR RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM:
Evenings (3:00 pm to 11:00 pm) & (4:00 pm -12:00 am)
Early mornings (6:00 am-10:00 am)
Weekends shifts (8:00 am - 4:00 pm) & (4:00 pm-12:00 am).
Day Program hours: Mon to Fri, 8:30 am -3:30 pm
Requirements:
High School Diploma/GED required
A valid New York State driver’s license for 3 years is strongly preferred
Prior work experience in a human service field, working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred
The ability to write daily entries or notes about the client’s services is required.
Job Type: Full-time
Starting Salary: $16 per hour
License/Certification:
- A valid NYS Driver's License for three years preferred
Queens Centers for Progress is an Equal Opportunity Employer
