Direct Support Professional JF-OS

Exceptional Family Resources•Canastota, NY

20h•Onsite

About The Position

An 18-year-old in the Canastota area is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist them with getting out into the community, finding volunteer opportunities, and developing their social skills. The individual's passions include playing video games and shopping. The ideal candidate will be able to work with the individual to become familiar with the area they live in and discover some social opportunities within their community. The DSP will provide consistent encouragement, ensure safety, and help create meaningful, engaging routines that build confidence and autonomy. The ideal candidate is patient, reliable, and energetic, with a supportive and engaging approach. You should feel comfortable participating in outdoor activities, trying new experiences together, and helping them explore their interests. While experience working with people with disabilities is helpful, it is not required—what matters most is creativity, compassion, and a genuine commitment to empowering others to thrive.

Requirements

Must have a valid driver's license
Effective communication and organizational skills required
Flexibility with assignments and schedule required
Reliable transportation to arrive at the job site at the 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

Experience working with people with disabilities is helpful
Experience working with people with Developmental Disabilities preferred

Responsibilities

Assist with getting out into the community
Find volunteer opportunities
Develop social skills
Become familiar with the area and discover social opportunities within the community
Provide consistent encouragement
Ensure safety
Create meaningful, engaging routines that build confidence and autonomy
Participate in outdoor activities
Try new experiences together
Help explore interests