Direct Support Professional - Pleasant Ridge Poughquag

## Direct Support Professional - Pleasant Ridge

**DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL**

**What is a Direct Support Professional (DSP)?**

Our DSPs play an important role in the lives of people with intellectual or developmental disabilities who receive supports from Greystone Programs. You will engage in a variety of work activities that teach important life skills to help people enhance their independence, achieve personal goals, meet their healthcare needs, participate in life enriching activities, be active in their local community and live their fullest life possible.

Typical tasks a DSP will do during the course of their shift include hands-on support and instruction, providing transportation using our vehicles, assisting people in maintaining their living environment, preparing meals, administering medication and helping people enhance their communication skills.

**Top Pay & Career Growth:**

• **$20.50/hr starting pay for those with 5+ years of experience** ($21.50/hr on weekends!)
• **Earn up to $24.00/hr** within your first year through our Career Ladder
• Full-time, part-time, and per diem shifts available

**Grow Your Skills & Advance Your Career:**

• Complete our **Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) course** and **Medication Administration Certification (AMAP)** in your first year
• Tuition assistance **up to $2,000 per year**—start or finish that degree!
• **Ongoing learning & development** opportunities

**Excellent Benefits Package:**

• **Comprehensive health insurance** options
• **Paid time off**—holidays, vacation, sick, and personal days
• **401(k) with employer match** + **free financial planning assistance**
• **Exclusive employee discounts** on insurance, fuel, and more!

**Perks & Recognition:**

• **Employee referral bonuses**—bring great people and get rewarded!
• **Service awards & recognition programs**
• Free NYS Driver’s Safety Course for employees

**$500 Retention bonus paid for full-time employees after 6 months of successful employment.**
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