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,ย administering medication and helping people enhance their communication skills. ย
Work 1:1 with a young man in the lower level of this home. Prefer experience Direct Support Professionals.ย
Why should you consider a career as a DSP?
- A job as a DSP canย put you on the path to a careerย as an LPN, RN, Behavior Technician, Coach, Recreation Specialist, Psychologist, Occupational/Physical Therapist, Social Worker, ABA Specialist, Manager and more.
- No previous experience is needed.ย We look for dependable, compassionate people who would enjoy helping others achieve goals and independence.
- We offerย flexibility in work schedules.ย Let us help you to find a schedule that suits your life.
- We offerย higher than average pay ratesย in our field with aย Career Ladderย in place toย advance your job and pay.
- We pay aย higher pay rate for weekend shifts.
- We offerย specialized trainingย in applied behavior analysis and medicationย administration with pay increases for successful certification.
- Already enrolled in college? Ourย full andย part-time schedulesย can work around your classes.
- Retired, but looking for aย meaningful way to spend your time?ย 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 canย share your hobbies and interestsย with others and engage in recreational activities with the people you support.
- We offer many differentย opportunities toย advance your skills,ย knowledge and career. Receive your firstย pay increase after just 3 months.
- Your community needs you!ย There are great people in your local area that need supports to live their best life.
Our Benefit Package for Full Time includes:
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Tuition Assistance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with match
- Paid time off โ 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 homeownerโs insurance
- Discounted fuel oil and propane program.
- Weekly payroll with direct deposit or pay card.
Retention Bonus paid for full time employees: $500 after 6 months of successful employment.
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