Direct Support Professional - Olean - Full Time- Various

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

Job summary

Intandem Solutions seeks a Direct Support Professional to enhance the quality of life for residents with developmental disabilities. You will assist with daily living, provide instruction and support to promote independence, and help ensure health, safety and well-being in residential settings.

Responsibilities include personal care, light housekeeping, meal planning and medication administration as needed, advocating for residents to express needs and engage with the community.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist, instruct and support individuals to be as independent as possible.
• Provide personal care such as bathing, feeding and toileting, and light housekeeping.
• Help plan nutritious meals and administer medications as needed.
• Advocate for residents to communicate needs and participate in community activities.
• Participate in trainings to enhance skills and support quality of life.

Skills

Flexibility

Positive role model

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

JOB TITLE: Direct Support Professional

CLASSIFICATION: Full or 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.

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.

Days, Evenings and Nights available