Direct Support Professional GC-LD (63314)

ARISE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICE INC; City of Oneida (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

ARISE Child and Family Service Inc. in Oneida, NY is seeking a Direct Support Professional for 1:1 community-based support. This part-time role involves assisting a 63-year-old female client with daily activities, healthy eating, and learning independent living skills.

The ideal candidate is creative, engaging, active, patient, and willing to travel to various community locations to help the client feel comfortable and explore new activities. Prior DS experience is preferred but not required.

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.
• New York State Driver's license, reliable transportation and proof of auto insurance is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the client with activities in the community and learning independent living skills.
• Support healthy food choices and accompany the client to community activities.
• Travel to different locations and help expand activities and interests.

Skills

Reliable

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Flexible with schedule

Driver's license

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: Oneida - Oneida, NY 13032

Position Type: Per Diem

Education Level: None

Salary Range: $19.25 - $20.50Hourly

Job Category: Direct Support Professional

1:1 Part-Time Support Staff Needed – Oneida, NY (GC-LD)

A 63-year-old female in the Rome area is looking for a Direct Support Professional to assist her with activities in the community, making healthy food choices and assistance learning independent living skills.

She enjoys meeting new people, participating in fun, interactive activities and getting out into the community more often. She would also like to shop for personal needs and eat at healthier places for lunch.

The ideal candidate is creative and engaging, active and patient, and willing to travel to different locations in the community. The ideal candidate must be open to helping her explore new activities and interests, as well as helping her feel more comfortable while out in the community.

This is a part-time position, but additional hours are available with other people receiving services.

at the agency.

Hours and days of work:

Tuesdays and Thursdays; 10am-TBD; *Session cannot be more than 6 hours due to living in an IRA*

Starting pay:

Starting pay is $19.25/hour and increases with years of relevant experience.

Location: Oneida, 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 driver's license
• Must be at least 18 years old
• 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'stechnology policy.