Direct Support Professional ES-JC

Paycom - ATS; Town of Hastings (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Indera is seeking a Community Habilitation Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support a young man with Cerebral Palsy, developmental disorders and seizures. You will accompany him at his family home and in the community, helping him practice independent living skills and participate in activities he enjoys.

The position requires assisting with daily personal care, transfers, and wheelchair management. Weekend work on Saturdays and Sundays, starting after noon, with a pay rate of $29.00 per

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Must be comfortable around pets in the home.
• Flexible with assignments and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Accompany the client at family home and in the community to practice independent living skills.
• Assist with daily personal care and transfers as needed.
• Break down and transport wheelchair as required.
• Engage in hobbies and goals in home and community settings.

Skills

Caregiving

Wheelchair assistance

Daily living skills

Effective communication

Driving

Flexibility

Tools

Smartphone apps

Job description

Self-Direction DSP - Central Square Ny Area (Job #ES-JC)Indera is seeking a Community Habilitation Direct Support Professional (DSP) to work with a young man with Cerebral Palsy, developmental disorder and seizures. He does have some behaviors at times but generally is in a good mood. He enjoys being social, playing video games, listening to music, dancing, going for walks, helping around the house, using his memberships and spending time with his family. He is interested in developing more skills to increase his independence, learning to make healthy lifestyle choices and spending more time doing what interests him.Responsibility for this role will be you will be accompanying him at his family home and in the community, helping him practice independent living skills and participating with him in his hobbies of choice. You would also need to be able to assist him with daily personal care and changing as needed. He requires assistance with transferring, as he is unsteady on his feet. Must be comfortable with individuals that use wheelchairs, as he does use one. Someone that would be able to physically assist and being willing to break down his wheelchair to transport in your car is highly preferred. He is seeking an upbeat, motivating individual that wants to help him work on his goals both in the home and in the community.Prior experience is preferred and being comfortable around pets in the home.Hours and Days of work:The schedule would be Saturday and Sunday, family prefers after 12 both days.Payrate:$29.00 per hour.For questions regarding this ad please contact-Support Broker Erin Southworth at [phone].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.