Direct Support Professional - Olean - Full Time - Evenings

Intandem Solutions; City of Olean (NY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Intandem Solutions is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist and support individuals with developmental disabilities in residential settings, helping them live as independently as possible. You will promote health, safety and meaningful relationships within the community.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, advocating for residents’ wants and needs, light housekeeping, meal planning, and administering medications as needed, with ongoing training to improve skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification: ability to perform all job functions.
• Preferred: high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents to be as independent as possible and promote health and safety.
• Advocate for residents and help integrate them into the community for recreation.
• Perform light housekeeping, plan nutritious meals, and administer medications as needed.

Skills

Driver's license

Flexible hours

Positive role model

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

JOB TITLE: Direct Support Professional

CLASSIFICATION

Full 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

$17-20

Starting rate of $17 with the potential to earn up to $20 with successful completion of training and/or applicable location and shift differentials.