Direct Support Professional - Niagara Falls - Part Time/Full Time - Evenings

Intandem Solutions; City of Niagara Falls (NY); Presencial; USD 24.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Intandem Solutions is seeking a Direct Support Professional to help residents with daily living activities, promoting independence and community participation. The role includes personal care, light housekeeping, meal planning, and medication assistance as required. Training is provided to ensure best support practices.

The position is full/part-time and non-exempt, with eligibility for weekend and holiday shifts. A New York driver’s license and ability to work flexible hours are required.

Formación

• Ability to perform all job functions as required by the role.
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Valid New York State driver's license is required.

Responsabilidades

• Assist residents with daily living activities to promote independence and well-being.
• Provide personal care including bathing, feeding and toileting as needed.
• Perform light housekeeping and assist with nutritious meal planning.
• Administer medications per policy and advocate for residents as needed.

Conocimientos

Valid NY driver's license

Flexible hours (weekends/holidays)

Positive role model for people with di

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

JOB TITLE: Direct Support Professional

CLASSIFICATION: Full/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. Perform various tasks such as personal care (i.e. bathing, feeding, toileting), light housekeeping, helping plan nutritious meals, and administering medications as needed. Advocate for individuals in our residences to communicate their wants/needs and integrate them into the community for recreation. Participate in regularly scheduled trainings to enhance skills and knowledge to continue to support the individuals in the best way possible.

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

SAFETY:

$17.50-20.00

Starting rate of 17.50 with potential to earn up to 20.00 with successful completion of training and/or applicable shift differentials.