Direct Support Professional – Comm Hab – Full Time – Flexible Position Available In Cattaraugus, New York

Direct Support Professional

• Comm Hab
• Full Time
• Flexible 3.

4 3.4 out of 5 stars Olean, NY 14760

JOB TITLE:

Direct Support Professional

CLASSIFICATION

Full time, Non-Exempt

PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT

Community Habilitation

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR

Program Supervisor

• Community Habilitation

POSITION SUMMARY

Enables people with developmental disabilities to develop skills that contribute to a self-directed and independent life by providing instruction, guidance, and one-on-one assistance. Enables the people we serve to address and achieve specific goals. Responds to atypical/emergent circumstances, exercising good judgment for such events. Ensures safe and effective behavior management by recognizing and responding to verbal and nonverbal signs leading to behavioral escalation; implements behavior adjustment plans. Provides care and instruction to the people we serve by modeling, verbal coaching and hand-over-hand assistance. Provides support to the people we serve by aiding with personal hygiene, money management, social interaction, academics, self-discipline, recreation, community integration and other goals involving daily living. Maintains accurate documentation, enhances professional and technical knowledge by participating in Agency training, and contributes to team effort.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education, Training & Experience:

High School Diploma or its equivalent preferred Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record and dependable transportation

Preferred Education, Training & Experience:

At least one (1) year of experience working with people with developmental disabilities Functional knowledge of community resources

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to work flexible hours Ability and willingness to drive to the homes of people we serve throughout Cattaraugus County and surrounding areas Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing Ability to acquire, maintain and appropriately utilize CPI certification Ability to accurately evaluate, access, and respond appropriately to atypical situations Ability to demonstrate solid judgment and initiative Ability to identify fluctuations in the needs of the people we serve and take appropriate action

SALARY:

$16.96 per hour starting rate Full Job Description Available Upon Request Benefits

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.