Direct Support Professional MD-BG

ARISE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICE INC; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,893,000; Part time

Job summary

ARISE Child and Family Service Inc in Syracuse, NY is seeking a Direct Support Professional to help a 12-year-old boy participate in community activities and choose meaningful options after school. The role requires creativity, engagement, activity, and patience, with reliable transportation and a valid NY driver’s license.

Flexibility with hours is available, and additional hours may be provided through other clients served by the agency.

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.
• No 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist the child to be active in the community and participate in chosen activities.
• Help with decision making for activities of liking.
• Travel to various locations as needed for community engagement.

Skills

Creative and engaging

Active

Patient

Willing to travel

Good communication

Job description

1:1 Part-Time Support Staff Needed – Syracuse Area NY (MD-BG)A 12-year-old male in the Syracuse area is looking for a Direct Support Professional to assist him with being active in his community and help him with choosing activities of his liking. He spends most of his time actively playing while watching some videos. He enjoys creating videos and jumping on the trampoline. The ideal candidate is creative and engaging, active and patient, and willing to travel to different locations. The ideal candidate should be very active.This is a part-time position, but additional hours are available with other people receiving services.at the agency.Monday-Friday after 3pmStarting pay is $17.50/hour and increases with years of relevant experience.Syracuse, 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 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 Indera's technology policy.