JOB TITLE: Direct Support Professional
CLASSIFICATION: Part Time, Non-Exempt
PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT: Community Habilitation
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of Support Services/Guardianship
POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for in-home respite for disabled individuals and their families. Provides transportation, supervision, meal preparation, behavior management and participation in activities. Promotes, maintains and/or restores health, and/or minimizes the effects of illness and disabilities. Maintains accurate documentation of services provided including input in the program and/or needs of the people we serve. Responsible for acquiring and maintaining medication administration certification. Treats individuals and their correspondents with the utmost dignity and respect and allows individuals to fully exercise their human rights.
QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum Education, Training & Experience:
Ability and willingness to perform all job functions
Preferred Education, Training & Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent
One (1) year of experience working in the Human Services field
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Valid New York State driver’s license that meets the Agency’s driving policy
Ability to effectively multi-task in performance of job duties
Effectively communicates with people we serve, their families, other service providers and agency staff
SALARY:
$16.50 per hour starting rate
Full Job Description Available Upon Request
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An equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.