Direct Support Worker: Empower Adults to Live Independently

Easter Seals Hawaii; Green Street (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals Hawaii seeks a Direct Support Worker to assist adults with disabilities in developing skills and growing toward greater independence across program, community, or home-based settings.

You will help implement individual plans, promote health and safety, and document progress using FoC platforms. Training will be provided, and duties include personal care, paperwork, and meetings as required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Help participants achieve the highest level of independence as defined by their goals.
• Follow the participant's Individual Plan input and implementation.
• Maintain health and safety per organizational guidelines.
• Monitor, respond to and report issues to the Case Coordinator or supervisor.
• Provide personal care and assist with daily living activities as needed, while respecting privacy.
• Complete participant-related data and documentation by deadlines via the FoC web platform.
• Submit timesheets and required paperwork by deadlines via FoC platforms.
• Attend department meetings and trainings as required.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, hygienic, and safe environment.
• Respond to emergencies per FoC procedures.
• Report safety concerns to the Program Manager.
• Handle multiple tasks and deadlines with attention to detail.

Skills

Patience & empathy

Effective communication

HIPAA confidentiality

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

iPad/tablet

iPhone

Job description

Easterseals Hawaii seeks a Direct Support Worker to assist adults with disabilities in developing skills and growing toward greater independence across program, community, or home-based settings.

You will help implement individual plans, promote health and safety, and document progress using FoC platforms. Training will be provided, and duties include personal care, paperwork, and meetings as required.