Direct Support Professional - Olean - Full Time - Nights

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

Job summary

Intandem Solutions in New York is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist and support individuals with developmental disabilities in residential settings.

Starting pay ranges from $17 to $20 per hour, with potential increases after training and location/shift differentials. This role emphasizes health, safety, independence, and community integration.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform all job functions.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist, instruct, and support individuals to be as independent as possible.
• Promote health, safety and well-being.
• Advocate for individuals to communicate wants/needs and integrate them into the community.
• Perform light housekeeping and assist with nutritious meals.
• Administer medications as needed.
• Participate in trainings to enhance skills.

Skills

Flexible hours

Positive role model

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 e nhance 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:

• 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.