Direct Support Professional CA-DW
About The Position
At Indera we envision a world where disability never limits opportunity, and every community is built for everyone. Indera is dedicated to promoting independence and enhancing quality of life for the individuals we serve. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities, and are committed to providing the support, accommodations, and resources needed to help every employee achieve their personal and professional goals. A 35-year-old male in the Syracuse area is looking for a Direct Support Professional to assist him with finding new activities to participate in, identifying safety signs, navigating safely in the community, teaching him how to safely meet and interact with people, and increasing his positive communication skills. He loves to go out in the community and people watch. He enjoys going to the mall, the park, and the library. He enjoys car rides and likes to go to the fair, festivals, and dances. He loves to eat and will try anything once. He likes to be engaged in something. The ideal candidate is reliable, consistent, communicative, engaging, patient, and willing to travel to different locations. The ideal candidate must also be willing to provide personal care when needed. The ideal candidate should be able to transport a walker and foldable wheelchair and be able to support the individual physically as needed. This is a part-time position, but additional hours are available with other people receiving services at the agency. Hours and days of work: 30 hours per week, 6 hours per day, Monday through Friday. Prefers services from 8:00am to 2:00pm, but is flexible to be picked up before 12:00pm as long as he can go out for 6 hours.
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 Indera's technology policy
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with people with Developmental Disabilities preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist with finding new activities to participate in
- Assist with identifying safety signs
- Assist with navigating safely in the community
- Teach how to safely meet and interact with people
- Increase positive communication skills
- Provide personal care when needed
- Transport a walker and foldable wheelchair
- Support the individual physically as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
