Direct Support Professional - Per Diem - Community Habilitation
About The Position
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. Direct Support Professional (DSP) Essential Job Functions 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.
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
- promote the health and wellness of individuals through knowledge of general health and safety rules, first aid and emergency procedures
- assist individuals in completing personal care activities (e.g., hygiene) while ensuring an individual’s privacy and promoting independence
- support individuals by soliciting and honoring choices and encouraging personal responsibility and independence in all day-to-day events or activities
- 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
- assist individuals in identifying, planning, and participating in community events and activities preferred by the individual
- 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
