Direct Support Professional
The Summit Center
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- Pay
- $23
- an hour
- Location
- Williamsville, NY
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 6
- 14 days ago
Career path
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About the company
The Summit Center
Primary/secondary education · 501 to 1,000 employees
The Summit Center, as seen on All Access with Andy Garcia , is Western New York’s leading provider of evidence-based services for children and adults with autism and other developmental, social, and behavioral challenges. Our team is dedicated to helping every individual we serve achieve their highest level of independence.
What you'll do
- Supports adults with developmental disabilities in a community-based day program, providing recreation and life skills training while promoting independence.
- Follows behavior management programs, maintains service documentation, communicates individual needs, and attends meetings and training.
What you need
- Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 1 year of professional experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Dayhab experience is preferred; a valid NYS Driver’s License and agency approval of driving record are required.
- Education: a high school diploma
Key skills
NYS Driver’s LicenseDayhab experience
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Perks
- Paid program breaks
- paid time off
- paid holidays
- annual raises
- profit sharing
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Medical opt-out payment
- Employee Assistance Program
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Join Our Team and Make a Difference Every Day
Position: Direct Support Professional
Pay : $23.52/hour
Location : Williamsville, Amherst or East Amherst, NY
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, 40 hours/week
The Summit Center, as seen on All Access with Andy Garcia , is Western New York’s leading provider of evidence-based services for children and adults with autism and other developmental, social, and behavioral challenges. Our team is dedicated to helping every individual we serve achieve their highest level of independence. If you're passionate about making lives better and in search of a good job with dedicated supervisors, great benefits, and a supportive environment become a #DifferenceMaker and join our team.
Why Work With Us?
Paid program breaks (up to 5 weeks per year!)
Up to 15 days of paid time off
14–16 paid holidays annually
Potential for annual raises and profit sharing
Health, dental, and vision insurance/Medical opt-out payment (up to $1,000/year)
Employee Assistance Program:
Free mental health counseling
Free childcare referrals
Access to legal services
Grief/eldercare support
Financial planning resources
Your Impact as a Direct Support Professional:
The Direct Support Professional supports adults with developmental disabilities in a community-based day program, providing recreation, life skills training, and promoting independence. This role offers a collaborative team environment and active community engagement.
Follows through on any behavior management program as established for individuals.
Completes and maintains accurate documentation relating to the various services provided to our individuals and the progress they have established.
Communicates individual needs to Family Support Services Family Support Coordinator.
Must be able to work flexible hours, on occasion to accommodate recreation outing and activities.
Attend staff meetings and in-service training programs.
Complies with agency incident reporting policies and procedures.
Maintains confidentiality of individual information in accordance with the requirements of NYS Mental Hygiene law and the Agency’s HIPAA Privacy Policies and Procedures
Perform any other duties as requested by your supervisor.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or equivalent
1 year of professional experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
Dayhab experience preferred
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: A valid NYS Driver’s License and agency approval of driving record according to agency’s Policy and Procedures
At The Summit Center, you’ll be part of a compassionate, highly trained team committed to empowering individuals to reach their full potential. Let your next job be the one that truly makes a difference.