Direct Support Professional RC-SA (61916)

ARISE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICE INC; Village of North Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Indera is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to work with a friendly young woman who enjoys art, trains, going to the library and playing Pokémon Go. You will help her become more involved in community events and recreational opportunities and support her goals for independence, including meal planning and grocery shopping.

The schedule is Fridays 9:00 am to 2:00 pm with some flexibility. The position pays $22.00 per hour, and Indera is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• 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

• Support a friendly young woman to engage in community events and recreational activities.
• Assist with meal planning and grocery shopping planning for independence.
• Accompany her in the community to support her goals for independence and light physical activity.
• Help her become more involved in community events and recreational opportunities.
• Provide safe, encouraging companionship and support during outings.

Skills

Driver's license

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Reliable transportation

Developmental Disabilities experience

Technology policy compliance

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: North Syracuse - North Syracuse, NY 13212Position Type: Per DiemEducation Level: NoneSalary Range: $22.00 - $22.00 HourlyJob Category: Direct Support ProfessionalSelf-Direction DSP - North Syracuse Area (Job #RC-SA)

Indera (formerly ARISE/EFR) is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to work with a friendly young woman who enjoys art, trains, going to the library and playing Pokémon Go. In this role, you will help her become more involved in community events and recreational opportunities and will help her learn skills to become more independent. She is interested in meal planning and grocery shopping for herself. She is seeking a friendly, upbeat individual to accompany her into the community, and to support her goals for independence and light physical activity.

Hours and Days of work:

The schedule would be 9:00 am until 2:00 pm on Fridays. There is some flexibility in the schedule that could be worked out with the family upon hire.

Payrate:

$22.00 per hour.

Indera is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Location: North Syracuse, NY

Qualifications

• Must have a valid drivers license
• 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.