Community Services Direct Support Professional

ACHIEVE NY; City of Norwich (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Company-paid life and disability

Voluntary plans optionals

Paid time off - 33 days

Job summary

ACHIEVE NY is seeking a Community Services Direct Support Professional in Norwich, NY. This part-time role offers up to 29 hours per week with a pay range of $17.50–$18.75 per hour.

You will provide direct care under Habilitation Plans, support daily living activities, accompany clients to community outings, and help foster skills for independence. A High School Diploma/GED is required and a valid driver’s license is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred: 2 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Valid driver's license with agency insurance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and direct care to ensure safety and comfort.
• Transport or accompany individuals to outings and appointments for community integration.
• Develop and plan inclusive community activities.
• Build relations with local businesses.
• Assist with daily living and personal care tasks.
• Support development of skills for independent living.
• Assist in developing and following Habilitation Plans.
• Provide training to help achieve personal goals and living skills.
• Supervise participants during hours and outings to ensure health and safety.
• Maintain required documentation and billing records.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Description

Community Services Direct Support Professional

Location: Norwich, NY

Schedule: Part-time, up to 29 hours per week

Pay: $17.50- $18.75

Benefits: Include medical, dental, vision, retirement, company-paid life and disability coverage, optional voluntary plans, and 33 days of PTO annually for eligible full-time employees

The Community Services Direct Support Professional is responsible for providing direct care through implementation of Habilitation Plans. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide supervision and all direct care required to maintain safety and comfort of the person receiving services
• Transport or accompany people receiving services on trips to community outings, appointments, or recreation activities for the purpose of community integration and exploration
• Development and planning of inclusive community activities
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with area businesses
• Assist people receiving services with completing daily or routine domestic or personal care tasks
• Foster and promote skills leading to independent living
• Assist with the development of Habilitation Plans and following these plans for training and assistance
• Provide training and assist people receiving services to develop, maintain and/or improve desired individual goals, living skills and personal needs as assigned or required
• Provide supervision to people supported during program hours and during community outings as to ensure their health and safety
• Complete required documentation in conformance with rules, regulations, policies and procedures, and billing practices

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Preferred: 2 years of experience working with the individuals with disabilities Or A combination of education and experience that in the opinion of the reviewing agency, exceeds the above standards of the program
• Possess a valid driver’s license acceptable to the agency’s insurance carrier.