What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional Job (KK-BD) position at Exceptional Family Resources?
Job Description
Job Description
Direct Support Professional JOB# (KK-BD)
A 14-year-old female with autism is looking for a 1 : 1 support staff. She would like to work on positive communication skills and go out into the community for recreational activities. She enjoys art, music, dancing, and going out to eat at places like Dunkin, Applebee's, and Tully's.
The ideal candidate must be willing to help her with working on positive communication skills, working on respectful boundaries, and finding recreational activities in the community. The ideal candidate would have experience, and needs to be friendly and outgoing. The ideal candidate needs to be okay with pets, she has 1 dog in the home.
This is a part-time position, but additional hours are available with other people receiving services at the agency.
Hours and days of work : Saturdays and Sundays 9am- 4 pm.
Starting pay : $18 an hour
Location : Weedsport, NY
Qualifications :
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Ability to work independently in the person's home and / or community.
- Reliable with effective communication and organizational skills
- No experience required but experience working with people with disabilities preferred.
- New York State Driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance is required; acceptable driving record required.
- Must have technology available to download multiple apps for use in the community.
All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, fingerprinting, and DMV record check completed by Exceptional Family Resources (EFR).
Background check, fingerprinting and DMV record check will be conducted prior to hire by the non-profit agency.
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