Direct Support Professional – Empower Lives

New York State; New York; On-site; USD 54,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) in New York seeks a Direct Support Assistant to provide supports and services, advocate for personal choice, and help individuals with daily living activities in the community.

This permanent, full-time role in Onondaga County offers 40 hours per week, a 12 AM to 12 AM workday with flex-time not allowed, and mandatory overtime. The position includes comprehensive benefits and opportunities to support community integration.

Qualifications

• You must have a high school diploma or an equivalency, such as a GED or a Direct Support Professional (DSP) Certificate from an accredited public or private organization.
• You must have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State. You will be required to maintain a valid driver's license throughout your employment as a DSA.
• You must meet physical and agility standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide supports and services.
• Advocate, encourage, guide and teach individuals in expressing personal choice.
• Ensure community integration.
• Assist individuals with personal hygiene care, toileting, dining, dressing, meal preparation, lifts and transfers.
• Help individuals to participate in games and recreational programs.
• Coach and encourage individuals to develop daily living skills.
• Provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
• Work with other staff to carry out care plans and to record care plans.
• Administer medication in accordance with special instructions.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Direct Support Professional (DSP) certificate

Tools

Valid driver’s license

Job description

The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) in New York seeks a Direct Support Assistant to provide supports and services, advocate for personal choice, and help individuals with daily living activities in the community.

This permanent, full-time role in Onondaga County offers 40 hours per week, a 12 AM to 12 AM workday with flex-time not allowed, and mandatory overtime. The position includes comprehensive benefits and opportunities to support community integration.