Direct Support Professional DN-SH (61786)

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

Job summary

ARISE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICE INC in Lafayette, NY is hiring a 1:1 direct support professional for a 15-year-old girl. You will help with daily activities, support her hobbies, and assist at home and in the community. Availability: weekdays 3:30pm-7pm and weekends 11am-7pm.

Starting pay: $17.50/hour with increases by experience; additional hours may be available. Must be 18+, able to work independently, have a NY driver's license with reliable transportation, and possess strong communication

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 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

• Assist a 15-year-old girl with hobbies and daily living at home.
• Support her in tablet use and sensory activities, and in conversations.
• Remain calm and follow seizure protocol when needed; assist her brother as required.
• Provide care in home and community settings; many hours available with other clients.
• Additional hours may be available through other services provided by the agency.

Skills

Direct Support

Home Care

Communication

Flexible Schedule

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: LaFayette - LaFayette, NY 13084


• 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 – 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-7pm

Starting pay is $17.50/hour and increases with years of relevant experience.

Location: Lafayette, 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 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.