Direct Support Professional PL-BET
About The Position
Indera envisions 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. This is a 1:1 Part-Time Support Staff position in Syracuse, NY. A 31-year-old male is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist him with community activities and daily living skills such as cooking and housekeeping. He enjoys whittling wood, playing video games, watching horror movies, cooking, bowling, and thrift shopping. The ideal candidate will be creative, engaging, active, patient, and willing to travel. Responsibilities include providing verbal prompting and encouragement for tasks, and managing situations where the individual may have difficulties regulating anxiety. The candidate must remain calm, check on the individual's well-being, and understand when to allow the individual space if they become upset. Additional hours may be available with other individuals receiving services.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license
- At least 18 years old
- Effective communication and organizational skills
- Flexibility with assignments and schedule
- Reliable transportation to arrive to job site at scheduled time
- 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
- Creative and engaging personality
- Active and patient demeanor
- Willingness to travel to different locations
Responsibilities
- Assist with community activities
- Teach daily living skills (cooking, housekeeping)
- Provide verbal prompting and encouragement for tasks
- Manage situations where the individual may have difficulties regulating anxiety
- Remain calm and check on the individual's well-being if they become upset
- Understand when to allow the individual space if they become upset
Benefits
- Support, accommodations, and resources to help employees achieve personal and professional goals
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
