Direct Support Professional PL-AL (62708)

ARISE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICE INC; Town of Manlius (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Indera in Manlius, NY is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist a 69-year-old woman with social activities, healthy eating, and exercise. This 1:1 role focuses on promoting independence and quality of life in the community.

The position is part-time with potential for additional hours at the agency. Starting pay is $19.25 per hour, with raises for relevant experience, and duties include travel to various locations and providing gentle physical assistance when climbing stairs.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Effective communication and organizational skills required.
• Flexibility with assignments and schedule required.
• Reliable transportation to arrive to job site at scheduled time.
• Experience working with people with Developmental Disabilities preferred.
• Must have technology available to download multiple apps for use in the community and abide by Indera's technology policy.

Responsibilities

• Assist a 69-year-old female with social engagement, healthy food options, and exercise.
• Help the client engage in activities in the community (bookstores, dining out, movies).
• Be creative, active, patient and engaging; willing to travel to different locations and participate in different exercises.
• Provide physical assistance when using stairs.
• Part-time position with potential for additional hours; hours Monday and Friday, 10–4.

Skills

Driver's license

18+ years old

Effective communication

Flexible schedule

Reliable transportation

Disabilities experience

Tech access

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Manlius - Manlius, NY 13104, Position Type: Per Diem, Education Level: None, Salary Range: $19.25 - $20.50 Hourly, Job Category: Direct Support Professional

At Indera we envision a world where disability never limits opportunity,

and every community is built for everyone.

Indera is dedicated to promoting independence and enhancing quality of life for the individuals we serve. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities, and are committed to providing the support, accommodations, and resources needed to help every employee achieve their personal and professional goals.

1:1 Part-Time Support Staff Needed – Manlius, NY (Pl-AL)

A 69-year-old female in the Manlius area is looking for a Direct Support Professional to assist her with engaging with other socially, support making healthy food options and exercise.

She spends most of her days with her IRA staff. She likes to play video games, card games, crafts and puzzles. She would like to find activities and exercises to keep her busy and socialize with others in the community. She likes to go to bookstores, go out to eat, and watch movies.

The ideal candidate is creative, active, patient and engaging. The ideal candidate must be willing to travel to different locations and willing to participate in different exercises. The ideal candidate must also be willing to provide physical assistance when using stairs.

This is a part-time position, but additional hours are available with other people receiving services at the agency.

Hours and days of work: Monday and Fridays, 10-4pm.

Starting pay is $19.25/hour and increases with years of relevant experience.

Location: Manlius, NY

Qualifications:

• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Effective communication and organizational skills required.
• Flexibility with assignments and schedule required.
• Reliable transportation to arrive to job site at scheduled time.
• Experience working with people with Developmental Disabilities preferred.
• Must have technology available to download multiple apps for use in the community and abide by Indera's technology policy.