Direct Support Assistant

NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities; City of Dunkirk (NY); On-site; USD 50,819 - 54,884; Full time

Job summary

A state agency for developmental services in Dunkirk, NY is seeking a Direct Support Assistant to provide various person-centered supports and services to individuals with developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include advocating for and teaching individuals life skills, ensuring their health and safety, and maintaining their living environment. This position offers both full-time and part-time hours across all shifts, with benefits included.

Qualifications

• Ability to advocate for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Skills in teaching daily living skills and supporting personal choice.
• Knowledge of health and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered supports and services for individuals.
• Encourage and guide individuals to express personal choice.
• Ensure health and safety while maintaining a safe home environment.

Job description

Overview

Dunkirk, NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities. Direct Support Assistant. Full Time/Part Time. All Shifts. Benefits.

Responsibilities

Direct Support Assistants perform a wide variety of person-centered supports and services for people with developmental disabilities, which include advocating for, encouraging, guiding, and teaching individuals to express personal choice, developing daily living skills and habits, taking care of their personal needs, assuring community integration, ensuring their health and safety, and maintaining a healthy, safe home environment.

Details

• Salary Grade 9. Salary range for Grade 9 is $50,819.00-$54,884.00 and includes geographical differential pay.
• Apply by Email: [e-mail]
• Drug screening, medical exam, reference check and criminal background check to be conducted.