Direct Support Professional MH-DP (61497)

ARISE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICE INC; City of Oswego (NY); On-site; USD 26,708 - 38,038; Part time

Job summary

ARISE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICE INC in Oswego, NY is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for community habilitation with a man in his early 40s. The role runs 9am–5pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, with flexible hours and a pay rate of $23.50 per hour. Training and ongoing support are provided by the agency and the individual.

Equal Opportunity Employer. New hires must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and a high school diploma/GED.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Flexibility with assignments and schedule.
• Reliable transportation to arrive at job site on time.
• Experience with people with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Must have technology available to use multiple apps in the community and follow ARISE/EFR policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide community habilitation services.
• Assist with home and independent living tasks.
• Support the individual in community activities with nursing staff present.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Reliable transportation

Tech readiness

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Oswego - Oswego, NY 13126

Position Type: Per Diem

Education Level: None

Salary Range: $23.50 - $23.50 Hourly

Indera formerly known as ARISE Exceptional Family Resources is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide community habilitation services in the Oswego, NY area with a man in his early 40s. He has nursing staff 24 hours a day to provide personal care, so job activities are related to home/independent living tasks and community involvement. When going out into the community, nursing staff accompanies DSP, so you are never alone with the individual. A wheelchair accessible van is utilized on all outings; DSP will not need to use their own vehicle during work hours. New hires will be provided with training, support, and guidance from both the individual and the agency on how best to provide support and deliver services.

We are looking for individuals who are reliable, patient, and caring. Prior experience is a plus but not necessary. Reliable transportation, driver's license, and a high school diploma/GED are required. Background check, fingerprinting, and DMV record check will be conducted prior to hire by the agency.

Hiring for 9am to 5pm Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays (hours are flexible) with a payrate of $23.50/hr.

Inderais an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.