Job Description

Sign-On Bonus $500 Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of others? Would you enjoy a rewarding career where you can provide compassionate care to individuals with disabilities? Join our team at Easterseals New York as a full-time Caregiver - Direct Support Professional (DSP) and be a part of a dedicated team committed to enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities. At Easterseals New York, we offer competitive pay, with an expected wage of $17.50/hour. If you are looking for a fulfilling and exciting position where you can make a meaningful impact, join our social services team today!
THE TYPE OF CANDIDATE WE\'RE LOOKING FOR Qualifications:

• High school education or GED
• Ability to attend 20 hours of training per year
• Commitment to providing high-quality services to individuals with disabilities in community and residential settings

2+ years of work experience is preferred but not required. If you can meet the requirements above, keep reading to find out what your day entails!
YOUR DAY-TO-DAY AS A CAREGIVER - DSP In this role, you\'re the unsung hero, providing vital support to individuals with disabilities in their community residential homes. You are their go-to person for everyday tasks like housekeeping, meal preparation, and attending appointments. You also have the chance to take them to fun recreational and social activities, ensuring their well-being and making sure they have a blast! You play a crucial role, providing direct supervision according to treatment plans and showcasing your expertise in areas such as task analysis, goal implementation, job coaching, report writing, and behavioral interventions. You help them gain independence in community-based activities, job tasks, and residential activities, all while guiding them to develop essential social skills and build meaningful relationships. You\'re involved in creating and revising training plans, implementing approved training and behavior plans, and using your sharp observation skills to provide valuable data-based recommendations. Your attention to detail ensures quality control standards are met, and as a positive role model, you maintain necessary documentation, prepare reports, and be the guardian of their safety and well-being. It warms your heart to see the difference you make!
ABOUT US Easterseals New York operates programs that enable those with special needs to achieve equality, dignity, and independence in their own communities. We provide exceptional services to ensure all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work, and play in their communities. We change the way the world defines and views disabilities by making profound, positive differences in people\'s lives every day. Our mission is to spread help, hope, and answers. To achieve this, we strive to attract and retain talented and committed staff who believe in our cause. This is why we provide competitive compensation, great benefits, and plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth!
TAKE THE NEXT STEP So, what do you think? If you feel this is the right job for you, go ahead and apply! We value your time, so we\'ve got a simple application process that should take you less than 3 minutes to complete. We look forward to meeting you!