Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Join Our Team as a Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? OLV Human Services is seeking compassionate, dedicated Direct Support Professionals to join our team and help empower adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live more independent, fulfilling lives.

What You'll Do

Our Direct Support Professionals (DSP) assist our adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to be independent in their daily lives. Our DSPs are responsible for providing support, positive direction and assistance in accordance with program policies and procedures and personal outcome measures. Our DSPs support our individuals with all areas of hygiene/support including bathing, dressing, incontinent care, feeding tubes, etc., along with supporting the individual's participation and inclusion in the community including ongoing engagement with their family. A DSP is responsible for providing support, positive direction and assistance in accordance with the NADSP Code of Ethics and the OPWDD DSP Core Competencies, as well as with program policies and procedures and personal outcome measures.

• Support each individual's health and wellness as outlined in their Person Centered Plan (PCP), demonstrating knowledge and understanding of their medical/dental, physical, nutritional, psychological, behavioral, social, emotional and spiritual needs.
• Support individuals with all areas of personal hygiene/care, as needed (ie. bathing, dressing, incontinent care, feeding tubes, etc….) and with their activities of daily living.
• Maintain accurate and meaningful documentation records for each individual (including but not limited to - meal intake, medical monitoring, medication administration, program data, t-logs, behavior notes, etc.) utilizing the electronic medical record (Therap).
• Demonstrate effective methods to promote positive a behavior, which recognize the individual's strengths and teaches new skills, while supporting their unique capacities and enhancing their self-confidence and self-advocacy.
• Obtain and maintain all required certifications for the DSP role, including site specific nurse delegated duties, in order to perform job effectively.
• Support the individuals to live in a home of their choice that is safe, clean and comfortable and in meeting their educational and/or employment goals.
• Support the individual's participation and inclusion in the community, including ongoing engagement with their family.

Pay Rate

• Full Time Employees: $19.50/hour
• Additional $1/hour for Medical Intensive Sites (Southtowns locations)
• Part Time, Scheduled Relief & Per Diem Employees: $19.10/hour
• Additional $1/hour for Medical Intensive Sites (Southtowns locations)

Why You'll Love Working at OLV Human Services

• Longevity bonuses - Earn up to $1,200 in longevity bonuses within your first two years of employment!
• Paid Training Program - Get paid while you learn
• Casual dress code - Be comfortable while making a difference
• Medical/Dental/Vision Plans - Free and low cost Dental Insurance options!
• Paid Holidays with Additional Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $7,200
• Supplemental insurance programs for additional life insurance, short-term disability, accident & cancer insurance
• Wellness Incentives - Save up to $1,200 yearly with health screenings and earn up to $180 in gym reimbursements.
• Employee referral bonuses - Refer your friends and family for money!
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Qualifying Non-For-Profit for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• && so much more!

Where You'll Work

OLV Human Services operates a total of 8 IRAs (Individualized Residential Alternative) across Western New York that are staffed with Direct Support Professionals (DSP). The 8 IRAs are made of 2 different departments: Northtowns & Southtowns.

• Northtowns Department: Amherst (x2 homes), Buffalo, Tonawanda, Cheektowaga
• Southtowns Department: Lackawanna (x3 homes- includes Medical Intensive Sites)

Availiable Schedules

We offer Full-Time, Part-Time, and Per Diem opportunities on day, evening, and overnight shifts — find a schedule that fits your life! Additional Qualifications & Requirements:

• Valid NYS Drivers License required
• Frequent and/or repetitive sitting, standing, walking, stair climbing, lifting at least 50 pounds, pulling and pushing (ie. wheelchairs and adaptive equipment), carrying, grasping, reaching forward and/or above shoulder level, stretching, squatting, keeling, visual acuity, color determination, head turning, speaking clearly, listening to spoken communication, keyboard typing, and driving.

Apply today and start building a career that makes an impact every single day!