Direct Support Professional DN-SH

ARISE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICE INC; Town of LaFayette (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Job summary

ARISE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICE INC in Lafayette, NY is seeking a part-time direct support professional to help a 15-year-old with hobbies and daily living activities. The role requires comforting personal care, calm handling of seizure protocol, and the ability to assist two individuals at home.

Starting pay is $17.50/hour with opportunities for increases based on experience; driving and in-home community work are typical aspects of the job, with weekday evenings and weekend shifts available.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have NY driver's license and reliable transportation.
• No experience required but preferred working with people with disabilities.
• Must have technology to download multiple apps for community use.
• Availability: Weekdays 3:30pm-7pm and weekends 11am-7pm.
• Must have NY driver's license and proof of auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hobbies and activities of daily living.
• Provide companionship and support needs at home.
• Support two individuals at once as needed.
• Follow seizure protocol and remain calm under pressure.
• Communicate effectively with family and agency staff.

Skills

Caring

Patient

Seizure protocol knowledge

Communication

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

1:1 Part-Time Support Staff Needed – Lafayette, NY (DN– SH)A 15-year-old girl living in the Lafayette area is looking for a direct support professional to assist her with pursuing her hobbies, assisting her with her activities of daily living, and supporting her needs at home.She enjoys spending time on her tablet, playing with sensory toys/activities, being around the company of others and being involved in conversations.This candidate should be caring, patient, comfortable with personal care and should have the ability to remain calm following seizure protocol. This candidate must be comfortable with working with two individuals at the same time, as she has a 16 year old brother who lives at home as well who will need assistance with similar needs.This is a part-time position, but additional hours are available with other people receiving services.at the agency.Availability: Weekdays 3:30pm-7pm and on weekends 11am-7pmStarting pay is $17.50/hour and increases with years of relevant experience.Location: Lafayette, NYQualifications: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 skillsNo 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.Must have a valid drivers licenseEffective 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.