Job Information
Hawthorne Foundation Inc. Direct Support Professional in Hawthorne, New York
Direct Support Professional JobID: 230
Position Type:
Community/ Direct Support Porfessional
Date Posted:
8/15/2022
Location:
Ossining
NEW AND EXCITING NEWS! Hawthorne Foundation Inc. has implemented a generous SIGN-ON BONUS of $1500 for new full-time employees!
$750– on completion of 3 months of employment
$750 -on completion of 6 months of employment
We seek employees who are energetic, creative, and caring and those who always see the opportunity in a challenging situation.
Join a Team Where Your Contributions Make a Positive Difference in Someone's Life!
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) plays an integral role in the lives of the people we support. The DSP will provide direct assistance in all aspects of daily living, enabling the greatest level of independence possible and the best quality of life as one is able to experience. Depending on the needs of the individual, tasks could include providing direct personal care or assistance with: hygiene, housekeeping, laundry, cooking, medication and appointments, behavioral interventions, etc.
Requirements: HS/GED, a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive the agency van. No Prior experience needed (paid training).
Benefits Available for Full time and Part Time employeesRate: $15.50-$19.00 Hr.
OUR MISSION: To foster independence, integration, individualization and productivity while enhancing the quality of the lives for the people we serve. Our goal is to enable each and every individual to reach his or her maximum potential in the least restrictive environment by selecting and promoting educational practices that are grounded in research and science-in particular Applied Behavior Analysis and to assist each and every individual in identifying and realizing his or her own goals.We have multiple locations within Westchester. Hiring for Full time, part time, over nights, and on call.
A “Fair Chance” job (you or the employer follow Fair Chance hiring practices when performing background checks)
A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education
Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma
Job Responsibilities (Day Habilitation Direct Support Professional-DSP):
The Direct Support Professional is directly responsible for specific group assigned and specific individuals
Responsible for implementation and collection of data of daily and weekly programs as assigned by supervisor for each individual in assigned group.
The Direct Support Professional assists in any clerical work.
Responsible for carrying out daily schedules as developed and planned.
The Direct Support Professional implements weekly and daily programs to assist each individual in attaining their individual goals.
Documents individuals progress in both increase and decrease programs on a daily basis (collects and graphs data).
The DSP is responsible for participating in behavior analysis training program.
Supervises and transports consumers from home to day program, and home again.
The Direct Support Professional returns vehicle in clean condition.
The Direct Support Professional drives consumers on all planned trips.
MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION BENEFITS *RETIREMENT PLAN EDUCATION INCENTIVESLIFE INSURANCE/AD&D403B PLANS *PAID VACATION, HOLIDAY & SICK TIME FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES.
OUR VISION: To foster independence, integration, individualization and productivity while enhancing the quality of the lives for the people we serve. Our goal is to enable each and every individual to reach his or her maximum potential in the least restrictive environment by selecting and promoting educational practices that are grounded in research and science-in particular Applied Behavior Analysis and to assist each and every individual in identifying and realizing his or her own goals