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OLV Human Services Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Amherst, New York
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Amherst, NY, USA ● Buffalo, NY, USA ● Cheektowaga, NY, USA ● Lackawanna, NY, USA ● Tonawanda, NY 14150, USAReq #279
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Do you want to make a positive difference in people's lives? We are looking for Direct Support Professionals to join our growing team!
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.
Pay Rates:
Hourly rate $18.00/hour ( with a High School Diploma/GED Equivalent)
Hourly rate $17.50/hour ( without a High School Diploma/GED Equivalent)
What OLV Human Services has to offer you:
Earn up to $1,200 in longevity bonuses within your first two years of employment!
Paid Training
Medical/Dental/Vision/Plans
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Career Growth Opportunities
Employee Referral Bonuses
& so much more!
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 houses), Buffalo, Tonawanda, Cheektowaga
Southtowns Department: Lackawanna (x3 houses) (Our medical intensive site earns an extra $1/hour )
Full Time, Part Time & Per Diem Schedules available! Days, Evenings and Overnights!
Additional Qualifications:
- Valid NYS Drivers License required
Physical Requirements:
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.
Other details
Pay TypeHourly
Min Hiring Rate$18.00
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Amherst, NY, USA
Buffalo, NY, USA
Cheektowaga, NY, USA
Lackawanna, NY, USA
Tonawanda, NY 14150, USA