Direct Support Professional

Why Join IAHD?

IAHD is currently seeking dedicated, caring, and compassionate Direct Support Professionals to join our team of service providers. Our Direct Support Professionals empower the people we support to develop new skills, exercise choices, and achieve their life goals. It's more than a job; it's a calling. It's where passion meets purpose. Our employees show their commitment to the people we support every day, and we all deliver on our promise to provide innovative and comprehensive services to individuals with Intellectual/developmental disabilities.

We are currently looking for Direct Support Professionals to work in our residential programs located throughout the Bronx and Westchester County.

We currently have Full-time/Part-time positions available: Evenings, Overnights, and Weekends.

SUMMARY
Under general supervision, the DSP is responsible for devoting his/her attention to the care and development of the people we support in one of the agency’s residential facilities. Interacts in a manner that fosters dignity and learning in a way that helps lead to greater independence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates a positive attitude towards working with individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and professional communication skills (verbal and written).
• Assist as needed with daily living skills (personal hygiene, food preparation, housekeeping, laundry, shopping).
• Provide support and encourage skill development with hobbies, studies, recreation, communication, and social activities.
• Ability to quickly respond and manage emergencies effectively and according to oversite and safety plan requirements.
• Acquire and maintain all required certifications (AMAP, CPR, First Aid, SCIP, etc.), mandated OPWDD training, and agency policies and procedures.
• Ability to reach, bend, climb stairs, stand for prolonged periods of time, and be able to lift (50lbs) and assist an individual physically in an emergency or as needed.
• Complete documentation electronically as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED
• Covid-19 Vaccination
• Driver's License (preferred)
• Prior DSP, Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Assistant experience is a plus
• Must Be Fully Vaccinated (COVID-19)

SHIFT AVAILABILITY: Full-Time, Part-Time, Per Diem, Day/Evening/Overnight positions available!

IAHD is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds and statuses are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance Packet (includes dental, vision, prescriptions)
• Family Plan Bi-weekly Deduction $60 (Full-time or Part-Time staff)
• Single Plan Bi-weekly Deduction $30 (Full-time or Part-Time staff)
• Life insurance (paid for by the agency)
• Short-term and Long-term disability (paid for by the agency)
• Aflac Voluntary Plans
• Aflac Choice Plan 
• Accident Plan
• Short Term Disability Supplemental
• Cancer and Critical Illness Plan
• Dental Supplement Plan
• Life Insurance
• 403B Retirement plan
• Local 338 Union Employees Pension Plan (vested after 5 years of service)
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal and holidays)
• Gym Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• 501© Employer (PSLF eligible)
• Pre-taxed commuter benefits
• Employee discount programs