Direct Support Professional CA-TH

ARISE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICE INC; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Indera is seeking a dedicated Direct Support Professional to join our Syracuse team. The role involves assisting an 80-year-old male with light exercise, community activities, and travel to various locations.

The ideal candidate is creative, engaging, and patient, comfortable with physical supervision, and able to help find music, swimming, and outings. Part-time with potential for additional hours.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Effective communication and organizational skills required.
• Flexibility with assignments and schedule required.
• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Must have technology to download apps and obey policy.

Responsibilities

• Assist an 80-year-old male with light exercise and community activities.
• Support attendance at concerts, music lessons, swimming, and events.
• Travel to different locations as needed and ensure safety in the community.
• Assist with finding instrument lessons/classes and ensure pool/hot tub safety.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Valid driver\'s license

Reliable transportation

Experience with disabilities

Technology readiness

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Syracuse - Syracuse , NY 13205

Position Type: Per Diem

Education Level: None

Salary Range: $19.25 - $20.50 Hourly

Job Category: Direct Support Professional

At Indera we envision a world where disability never limits opportunity, and every community is built for everyone.

Indera is dedicated to promoting independence and enhancing quality of life for the individuals we serve. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities, and are committed to providing the support, accommodations, and resources needed to help every employee achieve their personal and professional goals.

1:1 Part-Time Support Staff Needed – Syracuse, NY (CA – TH)

An 80-year-old male in the Syracuse area is looking for a Direct Support Professional to assist him with light exercise and finding new activities to participate in while out in the community. He is a musician and loves music. He enjoys listening to music, going to concerts, and performing. He has taken different instrument lessons in the past and is interested in finding more instrument lessons/classes that he could take. He enjoys going swimming, bowling, and sitting in the sun. He also loves rollercoasters and looks forward to going to the NYS Fair in the summer. The ideal candidate is creative, engaging, encouraging, and willing to travel to different locations. The ideal candidate must be comfortable with physical touch, able to guide someone safely in the community, and be willing to go in the pool/hot tub.

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

Hours and days of work:

9:00am to 12:00/1:00pm Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

Starting pay:

Starting pay is $19.25/hour and increases with years of relevant experience.

Location:

Syracuse, NY

Qualifications

• Must have a valid drivers license
• 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.