Direct Support Professional - Olean - Part Time/ Full Time - Nights
About The Position
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will enhance the quality of life of people with developmental disabilities by assisting, instructing, and supporting individuals who live in residential settings to be as independent as possible. You will promote their health, safety, and well-being while building positive, meaningful relationships. You will advocate for residents to communicate their wants and needs and support their participation in community recreation. The role also involves light housekeeping, helping individuals plan nutritious meals, and administering medications as needed. You will participate in regularly scheduled training to develop the skills and knowledge needed to support residents effectively. The position is part time, non-exempt, in the Residential, OPWDD program, and reports to the Residential Manager.
Requirements
- Ability to perform all job functions.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
- Be a positive role model for people with disabilities and other staff.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Assist, instruct, and support residents with developmental disabilities to promote independence.
- Promote residents’ health, safety, and well-being and build positive, meaningful relationships.
- Advocate for residents to communicate their wants and needs.
- Support residents’ integration into the community for recreation.
- Perform light housekeeping.
- Help residents plan nutritious meals.
- Administer medications as needed.
- Participate in regularly scheduled training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
