Direct Support Professional HS-JA

ARISE-Exceptional Family Resources; City of Oswego (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

ARISE-Exceptional Family Resources seeks a Self-Direction DSP to support a 58-year-old man in Oswego, NY. The role is flexible; hours are typically 9am–6pm Mon–Fri, with occasional weekends for events.

You will assist with shopping, cooking, cleaning, appointments, and keeping equipment organized, in-home and in the community. The ideal candidate is patient, creative, and reliable, with good communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to work independently in the person’s home and/or community.
• New York State Driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance required; acceptable driving record.
• Must have technology available to download multiple apps for use in the community.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist with shopping, keeping track of receipts, and updating broker and FI on memberships or classes.
• Support with cooking, cleaning, organizing, tools/sprays, dishes, and health/wellness routines.
• Schedule and remind about appointments; help manage electronics and technology use.
• Provide engagement by finding new activities and participating with the individual in the community.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Reading support

Independent living

Tools

Smartphone apps

Job description

Self-Direction DSP - Oswego Ny Area (Job #HS-JA)58yr old man in Oswego looking for full time hours filled in his apartmentIndividual has strong interests in learning to read, going to the library, current events/news, youtube, working on independent living skills in his home he shares with a cat. Individual loves to talk, and learn new things, also wants to work on making self-care improvements to their health and wellness routines with some encouragement and directive.Cat in the home, must be okay with cats.The ideal candidate is creative and engaging, active and patient, knowledgeable with possible teaching skills as far as reading. Staff should be willing to work inside his apartment as well as in the community. Individual will need assistance with shopping, keeping track of receipts, and keeping the broker and FI in updated on any memberships or classes he may want to sign up for. Working on cooking, cleaning properly using the proper tools/sprays, dishes, organizing, appointment scheduling and reminders for appointments, and keeping electronics in order as individual sometimes struggles with technology. Staff should be ok with smoke in the home. Staff should be willing to find new interesting activities for them, and participate alongside them. Prior experience a plus.This can be either full or part-time position, but additional hours are available with other people receiving services.at the agency.Hours and days of work: Flexible hours available Monday-Friday hours approximately between 9am-6pmWeekends can also be available for events or interestsStarting pay: $25.00/hrLocation: Oswego, 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.