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The Direct Support Professional is responsible for implementing person-centered services for each individual. This includes ensuring implementation of the individual’s goals/valued outcomes in relation to both center-based and community inclusion activities. In addition, the Direct Support Professional is directly responsible for the individual’s overall safety and well-being. Requirements:

• GED/HSD Required
• AMAP, CPR & SCIP preferred
• Valid NYS Driver’s License Required
• Flexible - can work various shifts (days, evenings, nights, weekdays/weekends), strongly preferred.
• One or more years’ experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Transport individuals in agency vehicles, as required for community inclusion, recreational purposes and doctor’s appointment.
• Will assist individuals in any and all activities which are designed to foster independence, personal community growth and social maturity.
• Support and teach individuals according to their services, goals, and outcomes. Actively engage individuals in the skills development, socialization and task participation across all settings.
• Participate in planning group recreational trips and outings.
• Assist in timely collection of consumer-related information, including behavioral data, goal-related data, community inclusion logs, communication books, etc., ensuring their accuracy and completeness.
• Provide crisis intervention and counseling as required.
• Report all incidents, including allegations of abuse and neglect and serious reportable incidents, to program management immediately upon discovery.
• Advocate appropriately and professionally on behalf of program participants, as required

Job Types: Part-time

Experience:

• 1 year (Preferred)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)Benefit Conditions:Waiting period may apply

Duties:

• Reading, writing, and carrying out directions
• Charting or taking notes for others to review
• Providing companionship and supportive listening
• Reporting changes in the health or status of the client
• Taking vitals, height, and weight
• Feeding clients
• Maintaining patient’s health equipment
• Responding to emergency situations
• Administering medication
• Transporting client to appointments
• Facilitating community and recreational outings, including transport
• Providing support with hobbies, studies, and social activities

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Hours per week:

• 12

Typical end time:

• 3pm

Typical start time:

• 9am

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Weekends only

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person