Direct Support Professional ES-JC (59161)
About The Position
Self-Direction DSP- Central Square, NY (10 minutes from the Central Square exit on 81) ARISE/Exceptional Family Resources is seeking a Community Habilitation Direct Support Professional (DSP) to work with a young man with Cerebral Palsy, developmental disorder and seizures. He is very friendly and does have some behaviors at times. He enjoys being social, swimming in his home pool, listening to music, dancing, going for walks and spending time with his family. He is interested in developing more skills to increase his independence, learning to make healthy lifestyle choices and spending more time doing what interests him. Responsibility in this role will be you will be accompanying him at his family home, going on walks, helping him practice independent living skills and participate with him in his hobbies of choice. You would also need to be able to assist him with daily personal care and changing. He requires assistance with transferring, as he is unsteady on his feet. Must be comfortable with individuals that use wheelchairs, as he does use one. Someone that would be able to physical assist is preferred. He is seeking an upbeat, motivating individual that wants to help him work on his goals. Prior experience is preferred and being comfortable around pets in the home. Hours and Days of work: The schedule would be Saturday 12- 5/6pm and Sunday 1230 – 5/6pm Payrate: $29.00 per hour.
Requirements
- Must have a valid drivers license
- 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.
- Must be comfortable with individuals that use wheelchairs
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with people with Developmental Disabilities preferred.
- Someone that would be able to physical assist is preferred.
- Prior experience is preferred
- Being comfortable around pets in the home
- He is seeking an upbeat, motivating individual that wants to help him work on his goals.
Responsibilities
- Accompanying him at his family home
- Going on walks
- Helping him practice independent living skills
- Participate with him in his hobbies of choice
- Assist him with daily personal care and changing
- Assisting with transferring
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
