Night Shift Direct Support Professional (34h/wk) — Training & Growth

Cadient, LLC; Town of Carmel (NY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The Arc Mid Hudson’s Kelly house in New York is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide care and skills training to residents with developmental and intellectual disabilities in a residential and community setting.

Shifts include Thursday 10p-8a and Friday/Saturday 10p-10a, totaling 34 hours weekly. Starting pay ranges from $19.44 to $21.39 per hour, with potential differentials and required certifications such as First Aid/CPR and Medication Administration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED desirable.
• Post-high-school education in Human Services is a definite plus.
• An NYS driver’s license is a must; basic computer knowledge is expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and skills training to people with developmental and intellectual disabilities in residential and community settings.
• Some supervision of ADLs is needed."
• Assist residents with daily activities and encourage independence.

Skills

Basic computer knowledge

ADL supervision

Education

High school diploma or GED

Post-high-school Human Services education

Tools

Van Certification

SCIP

First Aid/CPR

Medication Administration certification

Job description

Direct Support Professional - Kelly / 34 hours weekly - Thursday 10p-8a, Friday/Saturday 10p-10a

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides support and skills training to people with developmental and intellectual disabilities in a residential setting and within the community.

Kelly house sits on beautiful property that houses a babbling brook, a garden waiting to be put to good use, and is called home by twelve gentlemen of various ages. We are extremely close to a shopping area which the gentlemen love to patronize. The residents enjoy Xbox, Wii, shopping, going out to eat, and visiting various establishments of interest. Some supervision of ADLs is needed but most are independent in many areas of life skills. Would you be interested in joining them to enhance their skills, independence, and even areas of interest? If so, join us at Kelly house. We are waiting to hear from you!

A high school diploma or GED is desired. Post-high-school education in Human Services is a definite plus. An acceptable NYS driver's license and basic computer knowledge are a must. An informative, paid new hire orientation is provided in a comfortable learning environment. Training will also include Van Certification, SCIP, First Aid/CPR, and Medication Administration certification.

HOURS: 34 hours weekly - Thursday 10p-8a, Friday/Saturday 10p-10a

Starting Salary: $19.74- $21.72per hour with additional differentials as application

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