Direct Support Professional - Olean - Full Time- Various
About The Position
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you 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 promote their health, safety, and well-being while building positive, meaningful relationships. You advocate for individuals to communicate their wants and needs and support their integration into the community for recreation. You also help create a well-rounded environment by performing light housekeeping, helping individuals plan nutritious meals, and administering medications as needed. Regularly scheduled training is provided to develop your skills and knowledge so you can continue supporting individuals effectively.
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 individuals with developmental disabilities to promote independence.
- Promote individuals’ health, safety, and well-being and build positive, meaningful relationships.
- Advocate for individuals to communicate their wants and needs.
- Support individuals’ integration into the community for recreation.
- Perform light housekeeping.
- Help individuals plan nutritious meals.
- Administer medications as needed.
- Participate in regularly scheduled training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
