Direct Support Professional SSM-WP (61924)

ARISE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICE INC • Town of Salina, NY

2d • $25 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Indera is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to work in the Liverpool and Oswego areas with a young man with autism. He and his family are looking for a dedicated DSP to provide support and assist him with working on goals, both at home and in community settings. Responsibilities include but are not limited to accompanying him to SUNY Oswego; supporting him on campus and during community outings; assisting him to pursue his hobbies and interests; assisting him to gain independent living skills; assisting him to increase and maintain his communication and social skills and providing transportation. We are looking for individuals who are reliable, patient, and enthusiastic. Prior experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities a plus. Reliable transportation, valid NYS driver’s license and a HS diploma/GED are required. Background check, fingerprinting and DMV record check will be conducted prior to hire by the non-profit agency. Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 11:00am-5:00pm. (Staff will need to pick him up at his home in Liverpool, transport to SUNY Oswego, support him during classes and while on campus and transport him back to his home in Liverpool.) Pay rate: $25.00 per hour Indera is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements

• Valid NYS driver's license
• HS diploma/GED
• Reliable transportation
• Effective communication and organizational skills
• Flexibility with assignments and schedule
• Technology available to download multiple apps for use in the community and abide by Indera's technology policy

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities

Responsibilities

• Accompanying the individual to SUNY Oswego
• Supporting the individual on campus and during community outings
• Assisting the individual to pursue his hobbies and interests
• Assisting the individual to gain independent living skills
• Assisting the individual to increase and maintain his communication and social skills
• Providing transportation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED