Direct Support Professional - On-Call - Flexible

Socket.dev; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is hiring a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with developmental disabilities in residential settings in New York. You will help with daily living, promote independence, monitor health and safety, and build meaningful relationships.

The role involves light housekeeping, helping plan nutritious meals, administering medications as needed, and participating in trainings to improve skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform all job functions.
• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• Valid New York State driver's license per policy.

Responsibilities

• Assist, instruct and support individuals to be as independent as possible.
• Promote health, safety and well-being of individuals in residences.
• Advocate for individuals to communicate wants/needs and integrate them into the community for recreation.
• Perform light housekeeping and help plan nutritious meals.
• Administer medications as needed.

Skills

Flexible hours

Positive role model

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

JOB TITLE: Direct Support Professional

CLASSIFICATION:On-Call/Per Diem, Non-Exempt

PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT: Residential, OPWDD

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Residential Supervisor

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

PreferredEducation, Training & Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent
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

Be a positive role model for people with disabilities and other staff

SALARY:

$16 per hour starting rate

Additional earnings available based on shift worked and successful completion of medication certification.

A profession with purpose PSA

Full Job Description Available Upon Request

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An equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.