Direct Support Professional AN-OS
About The Position
1:1 Part-Time Support Staff Needed – Fairmount NY (AN –OS) A 9-year-old female in the Fairmount area is looking for a Direct Support Professional to assist her with money management, being active in her community, and help her with choosing activities to her liking. With her free time, she likes to go swimming, work on puzzles, and play and hang out at the park with her siblings. The ideal candidate is willing to work with verbally aggressive behaviors, is willing to verbally encourage behaviors to stop and may even use physical force to prevent self-injuries. The ideal candidate must be willing to follow if elopement occurs and communicates well with parents. The ideal candidate must be creative and engaging, active and patient, and willing to travel to different locations. This is a part-time position, but additional hours are available with other people receiving services at the agency. Looking for 2-3 days a week, Monday-Thursday is flexible on days. Starting pay is $17.50/hour and increases with years of relevant experience.
Requirements
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Effective communication and organizational skills required.
- Flexibility with assignments and schedule required.
- Reliable transportation to arrive to job site at scheduled time.
- Must have technology available to download multiple apps for use in the community and abide by ARISE/EFR'S technology policy.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with people with Developmental Disabilities preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with money management.
- Assist with community activities.
- Help with choosing activities.
- Work with verbally aggressive behaviors.
- Verbally encourage behaviors to stop.
- Use physical force to prevent self-injuries.
- Follow if elopement occurs.
- Communicate well with parents.
- Travel to different locations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
