Direct Support Professional - Day Services

The Arc Madison Cortland; City of Oneida (NY); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Employer Match

Health, dental and vision insurance

Group Life Insurance

Paid Time off

Job summary

A community support organization in Oneida, NY is seeking a Direct Support Professional. This role involves assisting individuals with developmental disabilities in improving their daily living and adaptive skills. Key responsibilities include providing individualized care, promoting independence, and maintaining documentation. The position offers a $20.00 hourly rate, benefits such as health insurance, a 401K match, and a sign-on bonus of up to $1000. Join our team and make a difference!

Qualifications

• Experience assisting individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Ability to promote independence and productivity.
• Skills in maintaining documentation and reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized care based on Life Plan.
• Assist in activities of daily living to promote independence.
• Document services and maintain accurate files.

Skills

Self-care training

Daily living assistance

Documentation skills

Job description

Description

SIGN ON BONUS-UP TO $1000 $20.00 Hourly hiring rate Monday - Friday 7:30am-3:30pm

JOIN OUR TEAM now and make a difference in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities! Our mission is to advocate, support, and provide services to people with developmental and other disabilities. Our services emphasize choice and full community engagement. The Direct Support Professional provides self-care training and assistance in daily living to individuals with developmental disabilities attending Day Habilitation Program.

SUMMARY

Assist individuals with developmental disabilities with skill acquisition, retention, or improvement in self-help, socialization, and adaptive skills. Assists in the development and attainment of life goals. Provides support and services to individuals to attain independence, productivity, and integration.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides individualized care as outlined in the individual’s Life Plan/ IPOP.
• Assists individuals in the primary activities of daily living (toileting, feeding, cooking, and cleaning) as outlined in the individual’s Life Plan / IPOP to promote independence.
• Maintains files and produces service notes and documentation on assigned caseload.
• Documents and submits reports to the program as outlined in the assigned department.

Benefits Include But Not Limited To

• 401K Employer Match
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Paid Time off