Direct Support Professional (DSP) -ID

Join Our Team!
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others?
We’re seeking dedicated Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide individualized support and care in a licensed community residential facility. DSPs play a vital role in assisting individuals with daily living skills, personal care, and community engagement while promoting independence, dignity, and quality of life.

What We Offer:

• PAID TRAINING
• No Experience Required

Position Details: 

• Days/Hours: Morning Shifts, Second Shifts, and Third Shifts available
• Full Time and Part Time positions available
• We have multiple shifts at multiple locations in Stroudsburg and surrounding areas available.
• Performs duties as delegated by Residential Manager in licensed community residential facility for persons with intellectual disabilities (ID). 

What you'll do:

• Some duties and responsibilities vary in intensity and frequency depending on the program.
• Provide a safe, clean, comfortable and therapeutic living environment for persons in a community residential setting.
• Encourage, guide and train individuals in developing daily living skills in a community residential setting.
• Assist individuals in maintaining their physical health and hygiene.
• Medication Administration
• Assist in organizing and participating in leisure/recreation activities.
• Demonstrate and coach the individuals using approved techniques and strategies.
• Participate in the maintenance of overall operation of a community residential setting.
• Follow Agency policy and procedures.
• To participate in the ongoing communication regarding program planning and implementation for individuals.
• Document activities on your shift

Qualifications:

• 18 years or older
• Pass and maintain Medication Certification standard & CPR/First Aid Certifications
• Provide and maintain a valid U.S. Driver’s License and able to be insured on company policy
  Job Requirements
• Candidate will have ability to function in a team environment.
• Candidate will have ability to work well with individuals and have the physical ability to assist with personal care such as: transferring individual for bathing, household tasks, and grocery shopping.
• Properly perform the techniques taught in CPR-AED/ First Aid.
• Properly preform lifting and carrying techniques up to 25lbs.
• Candidate will behave in professional manner; complete training programs; attend required meeting
• Unconventional Schedules: Fitzmaurice operates programs and services 24/7, 365 days per year
• Basic computer skills
• Maintain annual required training hours for position

Benefits:

• Benefits (eligibility based on position)
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

EOE