Direct Support Professional HS-AE (59120)

ARISE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICE INC; Town of Lysander (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

ARISE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICE INC in Baldwinsville, NY seeks a Direct Support Professional to provide 1:1 support to a young man with a developmental disability, assisting with daily living skills and community activities.

The role requires effective communication, reliability, and a valid driver’s license; travel and local transportation are involved, with a per diem schedule. Previous disability experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Reliable transportation and flexible schedule.
• Experience with people with developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a young man with a developmental disability.
• Assist with independent living skills and community activities.
• Advocate and communicate effectively with the individual.
• Assist with transfers between wheelchair and chair.

Skills

Driver's license

Communication skills

Flexibility

Reliable transportation

Developmental disabilities experience

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Baldwinsville - NY
• Position Type: Per Diem
• Education Level: None
• Salary Range: $20.00 - $20.00 Hourly
• Self-Direction DSP -Baldwinsville Area (Job #HS-AE)

Seeking a Direct Support Professional for Young Man with Developmental Disability

You can make a difference in the life of someone special! We are looking for an engaging and creative staff (1:1 support) to work with a young man with a developmental disability who is located in the city of Baldwinsville, NY. In this critical role, you will provide support to the person while completing tasks and activities such as assisting with independent living skills, providing advocacy, and attending community activities. The ideal candidate will have effective communication, be compassionate, and must be reliable. Candidate must also be able to transfer individual from his wheelchair to a chair and vice versa. Candidates must have their own vehicle and a valid driver’s license. Experience is preferred, but not necessary for the right candidate!

Hours: Monday through Friday 3pm to 6pm, Weekend Availability

Pay rate: $20/hour to start, additional $.67 per mile for transportation reimbursement

Location: Baldwinsville, NY

Reliable transportation is required. Background check, fingerprinting, and DMV record check will be conducted prior to hire by non-profit agency.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid drivers license
• 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 ARISE/EFR'S technology policy.