Pride-Health Posted Job Description

Pride Health is hiring a DSP to support our client's healthcare facility in Manhattan, NY. 

Interested? Apply Today! 
 
Job Details: 
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Location:  Manhattan, NY, 10019
Job Type: Per Diem
Contract Length: Per Diem/Part Time
Pay Range:  $17.5-19/hr.
*Pay offered is based on experience, expertise, credentialing, and education.  
 
Duties: 

• Provide habilitation services in accordance with each client's individualized service plans (CFA, ISP, Habilitation Plan)
• Support clients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including personal hygiene, meal preparation, and cleaning
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and supportive living environment
• Encourage and support participation in community activities, leisure, work, and the exercise of personal rights
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements: 

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 1 year of direct one-on-one care experience with the developmentally disabled population
• Basic computer skills for data entry required
• Must obtain the following prior to starting: BLS (Basic Life Support) from the American Heart Association, TB Test and OPWDD Orientation
• Must be physically able to assist with lifting (25–50 lbs.) and stand for extended periods
• Ability to remain alert and awake during all shifts

 
Pride-Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
 
Fair Chance Employment
Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
 
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us. 
 
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
 
Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.