Direct Support Professional - Olean - Full Time - Nights
About The Position
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you get to enhance quality of life for people with developmental disabilities by assisting, instructing, and supporting individuals living in our residences to be as independent as possible. Promote the health, safety and well-being of the individuals while building positive, meaningful relationships. Advocate for individuals in our residences to communicate their wants/needs, and integrate them into the community for recreation. Perform various tasks to promote a well-rounded environment by doing light housekeeping, helping individuals plan nutritious meals, and administering medications as needed. Participate in regularly scheduled trainings to enhance skills and knowledge to continue to support the individuals in the best way possible.
Requirements
- Ability to perform all job functions
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
- Be a positive role model for people with disabilities and other staff
Responsibilities
- Assist, instruct, and support individuals living in residences to be as independent as possible.
- Promote the health, safety, and well-being of individuals.
- Build positive, meaningful relationships with individuals.
- Advocate for individuals to communicate their wants/needs.
- Integrate individuals into the community for recreation.
- Perform light housekeeping.
- Help individuals plan nutritious meals.
- Administer medications as needed.
- Participate in regularly scheduled trainings.
Benefits
- Additional earnings available based on shift worked and successful completion of medication certification.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
