DSP: Community Support & Empowerment (Flexible Shifts)

ARISE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICE INC; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Indera seeks a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to work in the Liverpool area with an 18-year-old male client who has a developmental disability. The role focuses on helping him access community activities, provide encouragement to interact with others, and offer reminders for appropriate behavior in public.

Experience with developmental disabilities is preferred, but training will be provided. Candidates must have reliable transportation, a high school diploma or GED, and pass a

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.
• Background check, fingerprinting and DMV record check required.
• Experience with developmental disabilities preferred; prior experience is a plus, willingness to train.

Responsibilities

• Assist the individual in accessing the community and participating in activities.
• Provide verbal prompts, supervision, and partial physical assistance as needed.
• Encourage social interaction and reinforce appropriate behaviors in public.

Skills

Reliability

Patience

Enthusiasm

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Indera seeks a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to work in the Liverpool area with an 18-year-old male client who has a developmental disability. The role focuses on helping him access community activities, provide encouragement to interact with others, and offer reminders for appropriate behavior in public.

Experience with developmental disabilities is preferred, but training will be provided. Candidates must have reliable transportation, a high school diploma or GED, and pass a