Direct Support Professional MLG-IJ (59270)

ARISE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICE INC; Jamesville (NY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Indera (formerly ARISE/EFR) is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to work in the Jamesville area with a young man in his mid-20’s. The role focuses on increasing independence, socialization, activity participation, and safety skills in the community. The candidate should be reliable, patient, and enthusiastic.

Prior experience is a plus but training is provided. A valid driver’s license and transportation required, and candidates will undergo background and DMV checks.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's 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.

Responsibilities

• Support individual in Jamesville to increase independence and socialization.
• Assist with activities such as baseball, swimming, skiing, bowling, and YMCA visits.
• Communicate with ASL and some English to support daily activities.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Reliability

Transportation

DD experience

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Jamesville - Jamesville, NY 13078
Position Type: Per Diem
Education Level: None
Salary Range: $27.00 - $27.00 Hourly
Self-Direction DSP - Jamesville Area (Job #MLG/IJ)

Indera (formerly ARISE/EFR)is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to work in the Jamesville area with a young man in his mid-20’s. The individual is looking for a dedicated staff to assist him in increasing and maintaining his independence, increasing his socialization, being active, and increasing his safety skills. This individual is very friendly, enjoys watching videos on YouTube, playing baseball, and going to the YMCA to do a verity of different activities. Some of his interests include baseball, swimming, skiing, and bowling. This individual communicates with American Sign Language (ASL) and does communicate with some English words and phrases.

We are looking for individuals who are reliable, patient, and enthusiastic. Prior experience a plus but willing to train. Reliable transportation is required. Background check, fingerprinting, and DMV record check will be conducted prior to hire by the non-profit agency.

Hiring for the following days and times with flexibility:
Thursday and Friday 10:00am – 3:00pm
Saturday and Sunday 11:00am – 4:00pm

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Megan Guinta at 315-949-2951 by phone or [e-mail] by email.

There is an ability for more hours once hired on. Individual is willing to consider different schedule / shifts for the right applicant. The pay rate is $27.00 per hour.

Indera (formerly ARISE/EFR)is 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.