What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSP (Direct Support Professional) Weekend Per Diem position at Maryhaven?
Qualifications:
- High school Diploma or GED
- New York State Driver's License
- Must be able to complete full Orientation
Available: Evening Weekdays & Weekend Shifts
At Maryhaven, we support people living with intellectual disabilities and mental health issues by assisting each person to reach their highest potential while promoting individuality, independence and integration into the community. This is accomplished through residential, day habilitation and vocational programs with varying degrees of support. With compassion and sincerity, our mission is to enrich the lives of people with special needs.
Job Summary:
Promotes a warm nurturing environment in which to live while supervising each resident in the development of social, recreation, ADL and independent living skills and overall community integration.
Job Responsibilities:
· Ensures residents are appropriately supervised.
· Communicates resident needs to immediate supervisor.
· Communicates maintenance/household needs to immediate supervisor.
· Implements individual’s program plan and schedule as specified and accurately completes corresponding data.
· Maintains working knowledge of resident and house issues on an ongoing basis.
· Ensures appropriate sanitary practices are followed (i.e., disinfects bathrooms, tubs).
· Monitors compliance with individual dietary regime incorporating resident choice.
· Leads and participates in recreational activities, community outings and activities of daily living. Assists in developing recreation schedule.
· Transports residents, and other driving as requested by immediate supervisor.
· Completes necessary documentation in a timely fashion (data sheets, log entries, etc.).
· Follows agency and program policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, qualifications, or requirements. The employer reserves the right to make changes to the job description as needed.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20
