Direct Support Professional EH-SR

ARISE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICE INC; Town of Yorktown (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Indera, Inc. seeks a Community Habilitation Professional to assist a young man in Yorktown Heights, NY. You will support learning independent living, safety, social skills, and help attendance at clubs and classes, with transportation to community outings provided.

High school diploma is required; background checks and DMV verification will be completed. Prior DD experience is a plus but not required. Flexible evenings/weekends may be needed, with supervision by the family and agency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Background check, fingerprinting and DMV record check will be conducted.
• Experience in developmental disabilities is a plus but not required.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Reliable transportation and effective communication are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide community habilitation to the individual in Yorktown Heights, NY.
• Assist with independent living skills, safety, and social skills development.
• Support attendance at clubs and classes of interest.
• Transport to and from community outings.
• Complete paperwork for timesheets and notes; follow HIPAA guidelines.
• Flexibility in scheduling; evenings and weekends may be required.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Reliable transportation

Driver's license

Technology usage

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Self-Direction DSP - Yorktown Heights Ny Area (Job #EH-SR)Indera, Inc. is seeking a Community Habilitation Professional to work in the Yorktown Heights, NY area providing community habilitation to a young man whose interests include watching tv, playing on his tablet, and being outdoors.With the support of his family, he is looking for individuals who are reliable, caring, and able to work with someone who has a strong advocate for him and understands his wants and communicates well with them. The staff would need to be able to help him to learn independent living skills, safety skills, social skills, and helping him to attend clubs and classes of his interest.DSP’s will also be responsible for providing transportation to and from community outings. Prior experience in the field of developmental disabilities is a plus but not required. High school diploma required. Background check, fingerprinting, and DMV record check will be conducted prior to hire by the non-profit agency, along with general initial training. Specific training for this individual will be provided by the family with ongoing support provided by the agency supervisor. The support broker involved with the person’s self-directed services will also be available for assistance when needed.General responsibilities will also include:Follow individual’s staff action plan/daily activity schedule.Complete all necessary paperwork as needed and in a timely manner to submit for timesheets, reimbursements, and notesMust understand and comply with all HIPAA related guidelinesComplete all required training when they are dueFlexibility in scheduling can be requested and will be between the family and the staff; current available shifts are flexible and to be discussed with the family. Evening and weekend availability may be required. The payrate is currently $32/hr. to start with limited reimbursement for mileage. Indera, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Must have a valid driver's licenseMust be at least 18 years oldEffective 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.