Direct Support Professional SSMC-RB (59248)

ARISE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICE INC; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

ARISE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICE INC is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for the Syracuse area to provide respite and assist with personal care for a man who uses a wheelchair. This is a per diem role with weekend shifts and potential weekday coverage.

Requirements include a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and good communication and organizational skills. Prior experience with developmental disabilities is a plus.

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 with people with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Must have technology to download multiple apps and abide by ARISE/EFR'S technology policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide respite and assist with personal care tasks.
• Support a person with a physical disability who uses a wheelchair.
• Maintain reliable schedule for weekend shifts and possible weekday shifts.
• Follow agency policies and technology usage policies.

Skills

Driver's license

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Experience with developmental disabil.

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Syracuse - Syracuse , NY 13205

Position Type: Per DiemEducation Level: NoneSalary Range: $22.50 - $22.50 HourlySelf-Direction DSP - Syracuse Area (Job #SSMC-RB)

Indera (formerly ARISE/EFR)is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to work in the Syracuse area with a man who has a physical disability and utilizes a wheelchair. He is looking for dedicated support staff to provide Respite and assist him with personal care tasks.

Looking for an individual who is dependable, patient and enthusiastic. Prior experience working with individuals with disabilities a plus.

Driver's license and reliable transportation are required. Background check, fingerprinting and DMV record check will be conducted prior to hire by the non-profit agency.

Hours

• Saturday and Sunday: 10:00am-12:00pm.
• Ability to fill in for weekday Respite and Community Habilitation staff, as needed and during vacations, a plus.

Pay rate: $22.50 per hour

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 ARISE/EFR'S technology policy.