Direct Support Professional - Niagara Falls - Part Time - Days

Intandem Solutions; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Intandem Solutions seeks a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in New York to enhance quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities. You will assist and support residents, promote health and safety, and help integrate individuals into the community.

Responsibilities include light housekeeping, meal planning, and occasional medication administration. Flexibility to work weekends/holidays and ongoing trainings are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education, Training & Experience: Ability to perform all job functions.
• Preferred Education, Training & Experience: High school diploma or equivalent.
• ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Valid New York State driver’s license that meets the Agency’s driving policy
• ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
• ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Be a positive role model for people with disabilities and other staff

Responsibilities

• Assist, instruct, and support individuals to be as independent as possible.
• Promote health, safety and well-being in residences.
• Perform light housekeeping and help plan nutritious meals.
• Administer medications as needed and participate in trainings.

Skills

Driver's license

Flexible hours

Role model

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

JOB TITLE: Direct Support Professional

CLASSIFICATION: Part Time, Non-Exempt

PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT: Residential, OPWDD

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Residential Manager

POSITION SUMMARY: As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you get to enhance quality of life for people with developmental disabilities by assisting, instructing, and supporting individuals living in our residences to be as independent as possible. Promote the health, safety and well-being of the individuals while building positive, meaningful relationships. Advocate for individuals in our residences to communicate their wants/needs, and integrate them into the community for recreation. Perform various tasks to promote a well-rounded environment by doing light housekeeping, helping individuals plan nutritious meals, and administering medications as needed. Participate in regularly scheduled trainings to enhance skills and knowledge to continue to support the individuals in the best way possible.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education, Training & Experience:

Ability to perform all job functions

Preferred Education, Training & Experience: High school diploma or equivalent

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Valid New York State driver’s license that meets the Agency’s driving policy
Work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
Be a positive role model for people with disabilities and other staff

SALARY: $17.50-20.00

17.50 starting rate with opportunity to earn up to 20 with successful completion of medication certification and applicable shift differential