DSP to perform various recreational activities with our Hourly Respite Program. Primary roles consist of small group outings, adventures, and giving guidance to people with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities while providing recreational services throughout Livingston & Wyoming County. This position holds a vital role in helping individuals with having the ability to attend interactive recreational activities that will led to making many memories, friendships, and community connections.
We are currently hiring a full time Hourly Respite DSP for Recreation in Livingston & Wyoming County.
AVAILABLE POSITIONS
- Full-time, Direct Support Professional.
- Monday through Friday
- Weekday shifts typically run 1pm-9pm
- Occasionally Saturday shifts, typically run 8am-4pm
Direct Support Professional RESPONSIBILITIES
- FUN, FUN, FUN
- Enjoy interacting with others.
- Being involved with attending and scheduling outings in the surrounding area.
- I.e. Bowling, movies, concerts, shopping, and etc.
- Assistance with contacting individuals, programs, and/or families regarding events.
- Transports individuals to and from activities with agency vehicle
- Documents all program data accurately and timely.
Direct Support Professional SKILLS
- Provides excellent customer service and acts as a role model to others.
- Ability to effectively coach individuals to achieve success in the community and in group settings.
- Possesses strong eye for detail.
- Possesses strong communication skills.
- Possesses some computer skills.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR Direct Support Professional
- Valid NYS driver's license with a safe driving record
ARC GLOW BENEFITS
- Opportunity to grow and advance in a meaningful, rewarding career
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Sick time available for all employees
- Paid holidays (8 holidays)
- 401(k) with agency match up to 5%
- College Tuition Assistance
- Affordable medical insurance with agency funded Health Reimbursement Account
- Starting rate of pay is $19.25/hour
Summary
In order to enhance the quality of life of individuals supported in the Community Service Program, this position will research, plan, coordinate, and participate in a variety of social and recreational opportunities, act as the Special Olympics liaison, and ensure opportunities are optimized for individuals supported.
Essential Functions
- Coordinate a variety of social and recreational opportunities based on the interests of the individuals supported.
- Work with regional Special Olympics council to identify events, enroll interested individuals, ensure appropriate paperwork is completed, and coordinate transportation to practices and regional events.
- Serve as a Direct Support Professional, providing hands on support as needed, including assistance with activities of daily living as needed.
- Coordinate larger recreation events within the southern region
- Attend life plan and team meetings as applicable for individuals that participate in the program
- Participates in quality assurance and compliance activities as required.
- May require travel as part of this position.
Nonessential Functions
- Participation on agency committees and at agency functions.
- Any other applicable duties as assigned by supervisor.
Reporting Responsibilities
Reports to: Respite Coordinator
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervises: None
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Requires attentive listening skills, excellent oral and written communication skills and good reading abilities.
- Excellent attention to detail
- Positive relationship building skills
- Basic computer skills.
- Be a positive role model and possess good interpersonal skills.
- Work independently.
- Provides excellent customer service and act as a role model to others.
- Ability to effectively coach individuals to achieve success in the community and in group settings.
Physical & Mental Requirements
- Be physically able to assist individuals in transferring from wheelchair to other seat when needed.
- Walk up and down stairs.
Minimum Qualifications
- Valid NYS driver's license with a safe driving record
Working Conditions
- Will be required to use office equipment, i.e., phone, copier, fax, and computer
- Work will require offsite travel to sites, meetings, conferences and trainings.