Direct Support Professional JP-DB

ARISE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICE INC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,929 - 38,572; Part time

Job summary

Indera, formerly known as ARISE/EFR, is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support a bright young man with a developmental disability in Baldwinsville, NY. The DSP will help him build community connections, friendships, and participate in activities, including personal care tasks as needed.

The role requires reliability, energy, creativity, and flexibility with a varied schedule from Monday to Friday plus occasional weekend hours.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Background check, fingerprinting and DMV record check will be conducted prior to hire by the non-profit agency.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Flexibility with assignments and schedule required.
• Reliable transportation to arrive to job site at scheduled time.

Responsibilities

• Support a bright young man with developmental disability in building community connections and friendships.
• Assist with personal care tasks and participate in community activities.
• Navigate the community and accompany to activities, parks, mall or dining out as planned.
• Be reliable, energetic, creative and active and follow technology policies as required.

Skills

Reliable

Enthusiastic

Creative

Communication skills

Job description

Indera, formerly known as ARISE/EFR is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support a bright and active young man with a developmental disability in Baldwinsville NY. He and his family are looking for a Mentor to assist him with working on making community connections and friendships, personal care tasks and participating in community activities. He enjoys visiting local parks and playgrounds, the mall, and eating out at McDonalds. He loves using the swings, reading stories, watching movies, and listening to music. He needs an energetic DSP who can help him navigate the community.Seeking a DSP who is reliable, enthusiastic, creative, and active and willing to provide some personal care. Related experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.Hours and Days of work:Monday-Friday: Before/after school and evenings. Schedule and times vary week to week.Saturday and Sunday: Occasional weekend days of 3-4 hours per day with flexible times based on activities planned.Payrate:Starting at $25.00 per hour. EFR is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Location: Baldwinsville, NYBackground check, fingerprinting and DMV record check will be conducted prior to hire by the non-profit agency.Must have a valid drivers licenseEffective 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.