Direct Support Professional GC-MP

ARISE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICE INC; Town of Sullivan (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

ARISE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICE INC. seeks a Part-Time Direct Support Professional in Chittenango, NY to assist a 73-year-old female with community activities and safety skill development.

The role involves travel within the community, independence in home and community settings, and weekend scheduling on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Starting pay is $19.25 per hour, with increases based on years of relevant experience.

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 required.
• Must have technology available to download multiple apps for use in the community.
• Flexibility with assignments and schedule required.
• Experience working with people with Developmental Disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the individual with community activities and planned outings.
• Help identify and practice safety skills during community activities.
• Travel to different locations in the community to support activities.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Independent worker

Job description

1:1 Part-Time Support Staff Needed – Chittenango, NY (GC-MP)A 73-year-old female in the Chittenango area is looking for a Direct Support Professional to assist her with activities in the community and identifying safety skills.She enjoys meeting new people, participating in fun, interactive activities and getting out into the community more often. She enjoys coloring, bingo, the library, seeing movies and shopping.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: Chittenango, NYQualifications: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 skillsNo 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.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.