Direct Support Professional KC-AA

At Indera we envision a world where disability never limits opportunity,

and every community is built for everyone.

Indera is dedicated to promoting independence and enhancing quality of life for the individuals we serve. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities, and are committed to providing the support, accommodations, and resources needed to help every employee achieve their personal and professional goals.

Indera, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional to work in the Ossining, NY area providing community habilitation services to a young woman whose interests include playing basketball, going for walks, listening to music, going shopping, going to the park, and watching television. She needs assistance learning more about what activities she likes so she can go out more.

With the support of her family, she is looking for individuals who are reliable, caring, and able to work with someone who will be a strong advocate for her, understand her wants, and communicate well with her. The Community Habilitation staff would need to assist her with having more structured recreational activities, learning money management skills, improving relationships with family and learning community socialization skills, learning safety skills, learning skills for independent living, and learning positive communication skills. DSP’s will also be responsible for providing transportation to and from community outings. Prior experience in the field of developmental disabilities is a plus, but not required. Background check, fingerprinting, and DMV record check will be conducted prior to hire by the non-profit agency, along with general initial training. Specific training to this individual will be provided by the family with ongoing support provided by the agency supervisor. The support broker involved with the person’s self-directed services will also be available for assistance when needed.

General responsibilities will also include:

• Follow individual’s staff action plan/daily activity schedule.
• Complete all necessary paperwork as needed and in a timely manner to submit for timesheets, reimbursements, and notes
• Must understand and comply with all HIPAA related guidelines
• Complete all required trainings when they are due

Flexibility in scheduling can be requested and will be agreed upon between the family and the staff; current available shifts are flexible. Evening and weekend availability may be required. The payrate is currently $32/hr to start with limited reimbursement for mileage. The total amount of community habilitation hours available at this time are 23. There is an optional opportunity of 10 respite hours paid at $21/hr that could be added to the total hours. Indera, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Effective communication and organizational skills required.
• Flexibility with assignments and schedule required.
• Reliable transportation to arrive to job site at scheduled time.
• Experience working with people with Developmental Disabilities preferred.
• Must have technology available to download multiple apps for use in the community and abide by Indera's technology policy.