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.

We have homes located in Dutchess and Ulster Counties:

Dutchess: Clinton Corners, Hyde Park, Milan, Newburgh, Pine Plains, Poughkeepsie, Rhinebeck, Staatsburg, Stanfordville.

Ulster: Highland, Kingston, Marlboro, Marbletown, New Paltz, Saugerties, Stone Ridge, Ulster Park

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

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

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.

EOE