Direct Support Professional — Impactful Care with Growth Perks

People Inc.; Town of Orchard Park (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

PTO buyback

Affordable insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Career mentoring

Shift incentives

and more

Job summary

People Inc. is seeking Direct Support Professionals to work in Western New York. You will support individuals served to pursue daily living activities, personal care, and meaningful activities in a safe environment.

The role includes documentation, transportation when authorized, and participation in trainings. Compensation starts at $19.00 per hour with a $1 raise after successful completion of a 6-month probationary period. This is a part-time position with shift flexibility.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• HS Diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver's License as per policy.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend plans/documentation.
• Basic computer skills for communication and documentation.
• Ability to meet physical requirements: standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, climbing.
• Lifting up to 35 lbs.
• Ability to assist with repositioning and transferring as per person-centered plan.
• CPR certification and SCIP-R as required by guidelines.
• Medication Administration certification depending on site.
• Part-time staff must meet minimum 15 hours/week up to 29 hours/ week.

Responsibilities

• Respect confidentiality and maintain a caring attitude towards persons served and staff.
• Plan, coordinate and implement meaningful daily activities.
• Ensure health and safety of persons served.
• Safely transport people when approved to drive.
• Schedule and document community activities with group.
• Perform daily site cleaning, food preparation and laundry as needed.
• Complete time worked documentation and agency paperwork promptly.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.
• Maintain compliance with policies and trainings.
• Support program sites with flexible assignments as needed.
• Record time and hours worked per shift.
• Administer medications per procedures at location.
• Perform duties that vary by department and location.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Multi-tasking

Reading/ Writing

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

People Inc. is seeking Direct Support Professionals to work in Western New York. You will support individuals served to pursue daily living activities, personal care, and meaningful activities in a safe environment.

The role includes documentation, transportation when authorized, and participation in trainings. Compensation starts at $19.00 per hour with a $1 raise after successful completion of a 6-month probationary period. This is a part-time position with shift flexibility.