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NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities · 3 days ago

Direct Support Assistant

Warren, NY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$43K/yr - $52K/yr

The NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities is dedicated to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. As a Direct Support Assistant, you will provide essential support and services to help individuals lead fulfilling lives, ensuring their health and safety while promoting community integration and personal choice.

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Responsibilities

Provide supports and services

Advocate, encourage, guide and teach individuals in expressing personal choice

Ensure community integration

Assist individuals with personal hygiene care, toileting, dining, dressing, meal preparation, lifts and transfers

Help individuals to participate in games and recreational programs

Coach and encourage individuals to develop daily living skills

Provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment

Work with other staff to carry out care plans and to record care plans

Administer medication in accordance with special instructions

Qualification

Direct Support Professional CertificateDiplomaAdvocacy skillsCommunication skillsTeamwork skills

Required

You must have a high school diploma or an equivalency, such as a GED or a Direct Support Professional (DSP) Certificate from an accredited public or private organization

You must have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State. You will be required to maintain a valid driver's license throughout your employment as a DSA

You must meet physical and agility standards

Benefits

Health Care Coverage: Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.

Paid Parental Leave: Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event.

Retirement Program: Participate in The NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation.

Professional Development and Education and Training: NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities.

Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure.

Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan.

Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses.

Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs.

Life insurance and Disability insurance.

Paid Holidays and Leave: Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year. Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially. Five (5) days paid personal leave each year. Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year. Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events.

Company

NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities

The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is responsible for coordinating services for New Yorkers with developmental disabilities, including intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, Prader-Willi syndrome, and other neurological impairments.

Founded in 1978