Job description

Beacon is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support people with intellectual/developmental disabilities in living their best life in a safe and supportive environment. You will provide all aspects of care to program participants.

Job Duties:

Each DSP must be able to perform the following functions in order to ensure the life safety, care and well-being, and enhance living skills of individuals with developmental disabilities through active treatment and goal implementation and documentation.

· Active Treatment of consumer goals and documentation.

· Participate in daily operation of residence, including meal prep, assisting with bathing, feeding, dressing, recreational activities, and active treatment.

· Assist consumers with Activities of Daily Living(ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) .

· Attend staff meetings

· Assist consumers in community

· Operate agency vehicles

Job skills and requirements:

· Some knowledge of computers and use of smart phone is needed.

· High School Diploma or Equivalent

· Valid New York State Driver’s License

· Ability to meet physical demands of job

· Pass necessary background checks as required by OPWDD.

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Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• DSP (Group Home): 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple locations