At In Flight, Inc. we empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to reach for hopes and dreams and support a meaningful quality of life.

In Flight Inc., is a nonprofit that provides support services within a home environment and the community for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD).

As a Direct Support Professional in the Day Hab, you will be instrumental in providing daily support for adults with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities. You will be an essential part in assisting in achieving goals, promoting independence, encouraging socialization, and providing opportunities for community integration. This is a 40-hour Monday- Friday, 8am-4pm position. No required weekends and holidays off.

• Assisting individuals in reaching their potential through community integration.

• Assist with program planning and training toward the goals of independence and choice.

• Work assisting people served in becoming self-sufficient, self-advocating, self-driven, self-actualized individuals.

• Provide a full day of comprehensive, active programming for individuals served.

• Community integration to do both recreation and volunteer activities.

• Must be able to effectively drive the agency van to transport participants to and from day services.

• Assist our participants to explore and develop experiences that provide them with a good quality of life by planning and implementing a monthly activity schedule.

• Will act as a professional role model for the individuals, will maintain a professional manner and presentation at all times. .

• Follow and implement agency practices in accordance with each Individuals Individual Plan of Protective Oversight.

• Follow all NYS and OPWDD regulations regarding working with IDD populations.

*Increases based on experience and education.

$17.00- $19.00 Position is required to be med and driver certified.

In Flight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements:

• Required- High School Diploma or GED

• Acceptable driver’s license based on insurance company regulations.

• Pass NYS and OPWDD background clearances.

• Attend In Flight orientation located in Red Hook.

Skills:

• Ability to document and track information.

• Computer knowledge.

• Ability to observe and give feedback.

• Communication skills- written and oral.

• Detail orientated.

• Collaborative

Qualities/Traits:

• Highest level of integrity

• Honest

• Professional

• Empathetic

• Compassionate

• Patience

• Respectful

Benefits are offered to positions of 30 hours or more.

• Generous benefits including 403(b), medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Up to 3 weeks PTO with additional 56 hours for sick time

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Supplemental benefits

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.00 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to travel to Red Hook for an orientation?
• What experience do you have planning community activities for a group?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• DSP: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• Med Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person