DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL - WALK-IN INTERVIEW EVENT
About The Position
Mary Cariola Center is hiring Direct Support Professionals for full-time and per diem positions. Staff facilitate residents’ participation in their individual program plans at home and in the community, provide personal care and support, and help residents develop motor, communication, and self-care skills. The role includes implementing behavior support and crisis intervention plans, administering medications, completing documentation, maintaining required certifications, and carrying out household tasks as needed. All full-time staff must work at least one weekend shift and one overnight shift per week. Weekend availability is required. The agency provides required certifications and trainings if applicants do not already hold them. The posting advertises a walk-in interview week from Monday, November 9 through Friday, November 13, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., at 1000 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14620, Door 6. No appointment is needed. Pay is $19.49–$23.99 per hour for full-time positions and $18.75 per hour for per diem positions; pay within the full-time range depends on experience and education. Mary Cariola Center states that it is committed to diversity, equity, access, and inclusion, and to fostering an environment where everyone belongs and differences are respected and valued. The employer is an equal opportunity employer.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English, including interpreting safety rules and policy and procedure manuals.
- Current and valid New York State driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
- Weekend availability is required.
- Full-time staff must work a minimum of one weekend shift and one overnight shift per week.
Nice To Haves
- Six months or more of experience in a similar role.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Existing NYS Medication Administration, SCIP-r, CPR, and First Aid certifications or training; the agency will provide them if not already held.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate residents’ active participation by implementing individual program plans at home and in the community.
- Implement behavior support plans and Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP-r) accurately and consistently.
- Perform necessary lifting, moving, and positioning tasks for residents.
- Facilitate development of gross motor, fine motor, and range-of-motion skills.
- Promote and facilitate self-care and personal hygiene.
- Assist residents with bathing, toileting, dressing, and eating as needed, including modeling appropriate behavior and using therapeutic equipment or therapeutic feeding.
- Perform housekeeping tasks as needed, including meal preparation, cleaning, laundry, and shopping.
- Support receptive and expressive communication using methods such as sign language, pictograms, and electronic devices.
- Complete required documentation continuously and accurately using PrecisionCare software and written records when necessary.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings, case reviews, in-service sessions, and other meetings scheduled or requested by the Residence Manager.
- Implement fire, safety, and emergency procedures according to agency and program standards.
- Maintain certifications in Medication Administration, SCIP-r, CPR, and First Aid.
- Administer medications according to residential medication policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
