Direct Support Professional BH-JP

ARISE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICE INC; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

ARISE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICE INC is seeking a compassionate Direct Support Professional to assist a 53-year-old individual in Syracuse, NY. You will support participation in community life, accompany visits to the grocery store and library, and help with mood management in a friendly home and community setting.

This part-time role offers afternoon hours (Mon, Wed, Fri 11–3pm) with potential for additional hours across other clients; travel to preferred activities is expected.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to work independently in the person’s home and/or community.
• Reliable with effective communication and organizational skills.
• No experience required but experience working with people with disabilities preferred.
• New York State Driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance is required; acceptable driving record required.
• Must have technology available to download multiple apps for use in the community.

Responsibilities

• Support a 53-year-old individual in Syracuse, NY, participating in community life.
• Assist with grocery shopping and library visits to access computers, books, and DVDs.
• Be patient, engaging, and willing to travel to preferred places; manage mood swings.
• Part-time role with potential for additional hours with other clients.
• Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11–3pm.

Skills

Independent work

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Syracuse - Syracuse , NY 13205
• Position Type: Per Diem
• Education Level: None
• Salary Range: $17.50 - $20.50 Hourly
• Job Category: Direct Support Professional
• 1:1 Part-Time Support Staff Needed – Area NY (BH-JP)

We are seeking compassionate and dynamic Direct Support Professional to support a 53-year-old individual in Syracuse, NY. This role focuses on participating in community life.

This individual enjoys going to the grocery store and visiting the library to get on the computer or to check out books and DVDs.

This ideal candidate is patient, engaging, and willing to travel to his ideal places. This candidate should be willing to visit the library, go grocery shopping, and be able to deal with his mood swings.

This is a part-time position, but additional hours are available with other people receiving services.

at the agency.

Hours and days of work: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11-3pm.

Starting pay: Starting pay/Hour and increases with years of relevant experience.

Location: Syracuse, NY

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to work independently in the person’s home and/or community.
• Reliable with effective communication and organizational skills
• No experience required but experience working with people with disabilities preferred.
• New York State Driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance is required; acceptable driving record required.
• Must have technology available to download multiple apps for use in the community.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Effective communication and organizational skills required.
• Flexibility with assignments and schedule required.
• Reliable transportation to arrive to job site at scheduled time.
• Experience working with people with Developmental Disabilities preferred.
• Must have technology available to download multiple apps for use in the community and abide by Indera's technology policy.