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Launch is Hiring a Direct Support Professional – Community Hab Near Syracuse, NY
Direct Support Professional –Community Habilitation
Reports to: Community Services Manager
Location: 441 W Kirkpatrick Street, Syracuse NY
Full Time
About Us
LAUNCH has been proudly serving the greater Onondaga County area for 37 years. Offering individualized services that foster learning, independence, and growth - guided by the principle that learning is unique for each individual and occurs in all spheres of life. We serve and support anyone who seeks guidance in learning. This can include children, adults, families, parents, and caregivers from all backgrounds as well as learning styles.
About the Role
We are looking for a proactive employee to support individuals with a developmental disability in our Community Habilitation program. This one-on-one or small group services supports individuals in their home and community to develop independent living skills.
Responsibilities include:
Developing life skills focused on individual’s goals such as cooking, cleaning, socialization etc.
Providing goal driven services as outlined in Life Plan
Assessing participant’s skills, needs, and interested to determine appropriate services
Creating a learning environment that is conductive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of adult learners
Education & Experience
High school diploma plus experience working with individuals of various disabilities, preferred. Some college preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Required skills include: active listening and effective speaking, time management, critical thinking, basic technology/e-mail, reading comprehension, effective written and verbal expression.
Conditions of Employment
Must possess a valid driver’s license and transportation necessary to meet program needs.