Direct Support Professional - Per Diem - Community Habilitation

Liberty Resources / Liberty POSTSyracuse, NY
6d$18

About The Position

Liberty Resources, headquartered in Syracuse, NY, is one of CNY's most diversified and trusted human service agencies. Liberty Resources continues to expand its geographic reach and scope, providing an array of services to individuals, children and families. Liberty Resources is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSP) Community Habilitation - Per Diem Day, Evening and Weekend shifts Pay: $18.00/hour Opportunities available through Onondaga and Madison Counties Liberty Resources is a dynamic human services agency and a great place to work! Working for Liberty Resources means you’ll have access to great career opportunities, benefits and a fun atmosphere. Our employees have passion around our values of excellence, integrity, diversity, self-determination, service, innovation and fiscal responsibility. Our rapid growth is providing exciting opportunities in all areas of our organization.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma required.
  • Must have a valid Driver’s License and be able to use personal car for transporting consumers.
  • Must have strong interpersonal skills and effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Must constantly move about and ability to work independently ascend/descend stairways.
  • Must be able to lift objects up to 20lbs frequently and support a person’s body weight as needed for the purposes of physical assistance, personal care and physical management.

Responsibilities

  • Health and Wellness: promote the health and wellness of individuals through knowledge of general health and safety rules, first aid and emergency procedures. Direct support professionals assist individuals in completing personal care activities (e.g., hygiene) while ensuring an individual’s privacy and promoting independence.
  • Individual Empowerment: support individuals by soliciting and honoring choices and encouraging personal responsibility and independence in all day-to-day events or activities.
  • Household Management: assist the individual served with household management (e.g. shopping, meal preparation, laundry, cleaning and decorating) and transportation to maximize the individual’s skills, abilities and independence.
  • Community and Service Networking: assist individuals in identifying, planning, and participating in community events and activities preferred by the individual.
  • Documentation: maintain and update documentation and reports in a thorough and contemporaneous manner.

Benefits

  • A Collaborative and Supportive Team Atmosphere
  • Competitive Compensation and Paid Time Off package
  • Family Friendly Workplace
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
  • 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan
  • Continuing Education Opportunities Offered

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Part-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

High school or GED

Number of Employees

251-500 employees

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