What are the responsibilities and job description for the The Direct Support Assistant position at NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities?
Allegany, Cattaraugus Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara and Orleans counties NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities
Office for People With Developmental Disabilities priority is the health and safety of the statewide 128,000 individuals with
developmental disabilities receiving agencys support. As a Direct Support Assistant, you would help individuals with
developmental disabilities lead richer lives. Under supervision these positions will:
Provide supports and services.
Advocate, encourage, guide and teach individuals in expressing personal choice.
Ensure community integration.
Assist individuals with personal hygiene care, toileting, dining, dressing, meal preparation, lifts and transfers.
Help individuals to participate in games and recreational programs.
Coach and encourage individuals to develop daily living skills.
Provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
Work with other staff to carry out care plans and to record care plans.
Administer medication in accordance with special instructions.
To learn more about what direct professionals do on the job every day, go to; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnK4z3KAqtE
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nys-office-for-people-with-developmental-disabilities/posts/?feedView=allSalary Grade 9. Salary range for Grade 9 is $52,225 yearly geographical differential pay
Drug screening, medical exam, reference check and criminal background check to be conducted.
Office for People With Developmental Disabilities priority is the health and safety of the statewide 128,000 individuals with
developmental disabilities receiving agencys support. As a Direct Support Assistant, you would help individuals with
developmental disabilities lead richer lives. Under supervision these positions will:
Provide supports and services.
Advocate, encourage, guide and teach individuals in expressing personal choice.
Ensure community integration.
Assist individuals with personal hygiene care, toileting, dining, dressing, meal preparation, lifts and transfers.
Help individuals to participate in games and recreational programs.
Coach and encourage individuals to develop daily living skills.
Provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
Work with other staff to carry out care plans and to record care plans.
Administer medication in accordance with special instructions.
To learn more about what direct professionals do on the job every day, go to; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnK4z3KAqtE
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nys-office-for-people-with-developmental-disabilities/posts/?feedView=allSalary Grade 9. Salary range for Grade 9 is $52,225 yearly geographical differential pay
Drug screening, medical exam, reference check and criminal background check to be conducted.
Salary : $52,225