Community Habilitation Direct Support Professional (DSP)

The-Arc-Erie-County-New-Yor; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Work-Life balance

On demand pay

Opportunities for advancement

403b w/ employer contribution

Job summary

The Arc Erie County is seeking Community Habilitation Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to be paid to have fun while helping individuals in daily living. DSP II’s supervise in community and residential settings, supporting goals toward independence, and may work in the home or community.

Per diem with growth opportunities; weekends and evenings required; pay rate $18.21/hr. Per diem openings offer flexibility with no traditional shifts, making it ideal for someone aiming to gain experience in

Qualifications

• High School diploma with 1 year of full-time human services experience (can be combo of paid & volunteer).
• Associate degree (60 credit hours completed) with 6 months human services experience.
• Bachelor's degree with no experience.
• Valid NYS driver's license with approved record is required as well as ownership and access to an insured car in good operating condition.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision to community and residential individuals in daily living (one-on-one or group settings).
• Support individuals to accomplish personal goals and outcomes to achieve greater independence.
• Provide services in the community or in the individual's home.

Education

High School diploma + 1 year experience in human services

Associate degree (60 credit hours) + 6 months human services experience

Bachelor's degree + no experience

NYS driver's license with clean record

Job description

The Arc Erie County is currently seeking Community Habilitation Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) who wish to get paid to have fun!

Our Community Habilitation DSP II’s provide direct supervision to community & residential individuals in all facets of daily living (one-on-one or group settings). This position also:

• Supports individuals to accomplish their personal goals & outcomes to achieve greater independence
• Provide services in the community or in individual’s home
• Great opportunity to gain experience in the Human Services field
• No traditional assigned shifts, choose your schedule!!

Current openings: Per diem with growth possibilities

Shift: Weekends and evenings required!

Pay Rate: $18.21/hr.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma with 1 year of full-time human services experience (can be combo of paid & volunteer)
• Associate degree (60 credit hours completed) with 6 months human services experience
• Bachelor's degree with no experience
• Valid NYS driver's license with approved record is required as well as ownership and access to an insured car in good operating condition.

Perks:

• Great Work-Life balance
• On demand pay
• Opportunities for advancement
• 403b w/ employer contribution