Direct Support Professional (DSP) Amherst, NY, USA ● Buffalo, NY, USA ● Cheektowaga, NY, USA ● Lackawanna, NY, USA ● Tonawanda, NY 14150, USAReq #502 Friday, January 3, 2025 **We are looking for Direct Support Professionals who are ready to fuel their passion of helping others to join our growing team!** Our Direct Support Professionals (DSP) assist our adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to be independent in their daily lives. Our DSPs are responsible for providing support, positive direction and assistance in accordance with program policies and procedures and personal outcome measures. Our DSPs support our individuals with all areas of hygiene/support including bathing, dressing, incontinent care, feeding tubes, etc., along with supporting the individual's participation and inclusion in the community including ongoing engagement with their family. **Pay Rate:** + Hourly rate **$18.00/hour** **What OLV Human Services has to offer you:** + Earn up to **$1,200** in longevity bonuses within your first two years of employment! + Paid Training Program + Casual dress code + Medical/Dental/Vision/Plans + Paid Holidays with Additional Paid Time Off (PTO) + Tuition Reimbursementup to $7,200 + Supplemental insurance programs for additional life insurance, short-term disability, accident & cancer insurance + Up to $600 savings every year for completing biometric health screenings on a single health insurance plan & up to $1,200 if a spouse also completes + Up to $180 annual gym reimbursement + Take advantage of our Dental & Outpatient Mental Health services while working + Employee referral program + 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match + Qualifying Non-For-Profit for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program (click here to learn more: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation ) + **_&&_** _so much more!_ **OLV Human Services operates a total of 8 IRAs (Individualized Residential Alternative) across Western New York that are staffed with Direct Support Professionals (DSP). The 8 IRAs are made of 2 different departments: Northtowns & Southtowns.** + **Northtowns Department:** Amherst (x2 houses), Buffalo, Tonawanda, Cheektowaga + **Southtowns Department:** Lackawanna (x3 houses) _(Our medical intensive sites earns an extra_ _$1/hour_ _)_ **Full Time, Part Time & Per Diem Schedules available! Days, Evenings and Overnights!** **Additional Qualifications:** + Valid NYS Drivers License _required_ **Physical Requirements:** Frequent and/or repetitive sitting, standing, walking, stair climbing, lifting at least 50 pounds, pulling and pushing _(ie. wheelchairs and adaptive equipment)_ , carrying, grasping, reaching forward and/or above shoulder level, stretching, squatting, keeling, visual acuity, color determination, head turning, speaking clearly, listening to spoken communication, keyboard typing, and driving. **Other details** + Job FunctionEssential + Pay TypeHourly + Min Hiring Rate$18.00 Apply Now + Amherst, NY, USA + Buffalo, NY, USA + Cheektowaga, NY, USA + Lackawanna, NY, USA + Tonawanda, NY 14150, USA