Direct Support Professional (Part Time) - Community Habilitation - Syracuse

Care with me in mind.

Our mission is to help individuals achieve their highest level of capability and increase opportunities for their future success. We are committed to person-centered, family-focused services. We serve children and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities, children experiencing mental health challenges, children who cannot remain at home and require foster care placement and children who are Unaccompanied Refugee Minors who come to the United States from around the world and whose lives have been torn apart due to conflict and oppression.

Employees working at Toomey Residential and Community Services can enjoy these benefits

• Mileage and Expenses Reimbursement
• Remitted Tuition
• Professional Development
• Competitive Insurance Benefits
• Paid Trainings
• Recognition and Appreciation Programs
• Opportunities for Growth and Promotion
  
  
  

The Direct Support Professional will serve as an advocate for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Assist with personal care needs, provide supervision, and act as a role model to clients who reside in a group home setting or out in the community. Assist clients in their day-to-day routines and teach them skills necessary to achieve their maximum potential as defined in their care plans. The Direct Support Professional will help in maintaining the household including, but not limited to, meal preparation, cooking, cleaning and shopping. Serve as a positive liaison between outside service providers, parents, and others who have a relationship with clients. Provide transportation for program needs/recreational activities. The Direct Support Professional is someone who enjoys creating and maintaining a meaningful environment to help others live their best possible life.

This program works one on one with individuals with Intellectual and developmental disabilities going out into the community for group activities.

Schedule Mon-Fri hours vary

• Must be 21 years old.
• Possess a valid NYS driver's license with 4 points or less.
• Use of personal vehicle required.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities is preferred.
• NYS background checks required.
  
  
  

Toomey Residential and Community Services believe that individuals have a unique value and should be treated equally according to their human rights. Caring for and listening to those affected by inequality is important to us because we serve and employ a diverse group of individuals.

Toomey Residential and Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer