Direct Support Professional

Weekend shift differential available from Friday at 11pm through Monday at 7am (+.75).

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalency. Valid NYS Driver's License 1 year experience working with individuals with developmentally disabilites/ austism spectrum.

Job Summary:

Promotes a warm nurturing environment in which to live while supervising each resident in the development of social, recreation, ADL and independent living skills and overall community integration.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensures residents are appropriately supervised.
• Communicates resident needs to immediate supervisor.
• Communicates maintenance/household needs to immediate supervisor.
• Implements individual's program plan and schedule as specified and accurately completes corresponding data.
• Maintains working knowledge of resident and house issues on an ongoing basis.
• Ensures appropriate sanitary practices are followed (i.e., disinfects bathrooms, tubs).
• Monitors compliance with individual dietary regime incorporating resident choice.
• Leads and participates in recreational activities, community outings and activities of daily living. Assists in developing recreation schedule.
• Transports residents, and other driving as requested by immediate supervisor.
• Completes necessary documentation in a timely fashion (data sheets, log entries, etc.).
• Follows agency and program policies, procedures, and guidelines.

We offer the following benefits:

Health insurance Paid time off Dental insurance Vision insurance Tuition reimbursement Life insurance Retirement plan Referral program Employee discount Flexible spending account Employee assistance program

PAID TRAINING

Career growth opportunities

Note:

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, qualifications, or requirements. The employer reserves the right to make changes to the job description as needed.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$20.00 - $22.25 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid orientation Paid sick time Paid time off Paid training Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Working w developmentally disabled population: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

NYS Dirver's License (Required)

Work Location:

In person