Direct Support Professional DSP

Job Description

Job Description

DSP

• 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 employees

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.

Job Responsibilities (Day Habilitation Direct Support Professional-DSP) :

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

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