Direct Support Professional

DSP Position at Pride HealthPride Health is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support our client's healthcare facility in Bronx, NY.Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 2:30 PMLocation: Bronx, NY, 10461Job Type: Per DiemContract Length: Per Diem/Part TimePay Range: $17.5-19/hr. *Pay offered is based on experience, expertise, credentialing, and education.DutiesProvide habilitation services in accordance with each client's individualized service plans (CFA, ISP, Habilitation Plan)Support clients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including personal hygiene, meal preparation, and cleaningHelp maintain a safe, clean, and supportive living environmentEncourage and support participation in community activities, leisure, work, and the exercise of personal rightsPerform other duties as assignedRequirementsHigh school diploma or GED requiredMinimum of 1 year of direct one-on-one care experience with the developmentally disabled populationBasic computer skills for data entry requiredMust obtain the following prior to starting: BLS (Basic Life Support) from the American Heart Association, TB Test and OPWDD OrientationMust be physically able to assist with lifting (25–50 lbs.) and stand for extended periodsAbility to remain alert and awake during all shiftsPride-Health offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.