Direct Support Professional (59856)

ARISE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICE INC • City of Syracuse, NY

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

A 14-year-old male is looking for a DSP in the Syracuse area to support him to be more independent, to be more involved in the community life, and to improve/maintain his communication skills. Jayson is a young man, who just entered high school. He is very soft-spoken. Jayson enjoys eating; his favorite foods are rice and corn. He enjoys playing outside, collecting bottles for recycling, trucks, and playing basketball. He is very interested in looking for activities to do in the community. Jayson would like to learn to budget/save his money so that he can purchase items he wants in the future. This Ideal candidate is very shy, but he is open to exploring different activities and places in the community. This is a part-time position, but additional hours are available with other people receiving services at the agency.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to work independently in the person’s home and/or community.
• Reliable with effective communication and organizational skills.
• New York State Driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance is required; acceptable driving record required.
• Must have technology available to download multiple apps for use in the community.
• Effective communication and organizational skills required.
• Flexibility with assignments and schedule required.
• Reliable transportation to arrive to job site at scheduled time.
• Must have technology available to download multiple apps for use in the community and abide by ARISE/EFR'S technology policy.

Nice To Haves

• No experience required but experience working with people with disabilities preferred.
• Experience working with people with Developmental Disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support a 14-year-old male to be more independent.
• Assist with involvement in community life.
• Improve/maintain communication skills.
• Engage in activities Jayson enjoys, such as playing outside, collecting bottles for recycling, trucks, and playing basketball.
• Explore different activities and places in the community with Jayson.
• Assist Jayson in learning to budget/save his money.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees