Direct Support Professional PL-TS

ARISE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICE INC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Indera seeks a 1:1 Direct Support Professional to assist a 29-year-old man in Baldwinsville, NY. The role involves helping him find new activities and join in activities he enjoys, including puzzles, biking, games, trampoline, reading, and neighborhood walks.

The ideal candidate communicates through gestures and the iPad, is creative, engaging, active, and patient, and is willing to provide personal care. Part-time with potential extra hours across clients.

Qualifications

• Effective communication and organizational skills required.
• Experience working with people with Developmental Disabilities preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist the individual with finding and joining activities and participate in activities he enjoys.
• Communicate by physical gestures, sounds, and through the iPad.
• Provide personal care as needed; be flexible with assignments and schedule.

Skills

Effective communication

Patience

Organizational skills

Active engagement

Tools

iPad

Job description

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 – Baldwinsville, NY (PL-TS)A 29 year old man in the Baldwinsville area looking for a Direct Support Professional to assist him with finding new activities as well as participating alongside him with activities he already enjoys.He spends most of time at home with his family. He enjoys doing puzzles, riding his bike, playing games, jumping on his trampoline, reading books and walks in his neighborhood.The ideal candidate is willing to communicate by physical gestures, sounds and his iPad. The ideal candidate is creative, engaging, active and patient. The ideal candidate is willing to provide personal care.This is a part-time position, but additional hours are available with other people receiving services at the agency.Hours and days of work: Friday, Saturday and Sunday with Flexible times.Starting pay: CH Starting pay is $19.25 and increases with years of relevant experience.Location: Baldwinsville, NYMust have a valid driver's licenseMust be at least 18 years oldEffective 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.