Direct Support Professional MvS-SL

Exceptional Family Resources • Syracuse, NY

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About The Position

Indera is seeking a part-time Direct Support Professional to provide 1:1 support to a 38-year-old woman in the Syracuse, New York area. The role supports her independence and quality of life by helping her find opportunities for exercise and relaxation, make healthy food choices, and participate in more community activities. She spends much of her day at home with her mother, enjoying crafts and outings. Her interests include shopping and walking at Walmart, arts and crafts, music, painting, puzzles, and Play-Doh. She is also interested in trying new activities and events provided by Indera.

The ideal candidate is creative, engaging, active, patient, and willing to travel to different locations. The candidate must be willing to provide personal care when needed and learn to understand nonverbal communication, including facial expressions and body language. This is a part-time position, with additional hours available supporting other people served by the agency. Shifts may vary in days and length. The listed schedule is Monday through Friday, 12 p.m.–11 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, noon–11 p.m. Starting pay is $19.25 for Community Hab and increases with years of relevant experience.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license.
• At least 18 years old.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.
• Flexibility with assignments and schedule.
• Reliable transportation to arrive at the job site at the scheduled time.
• Technology available to download multiple apps for use in the community.
• Ability to abide by Indera's technology policy.
• Willingness to provide personal care when needed.
• Willingness to learn different forms of nonverbal communication, such as facial expressions and body language.
• Willingness to travel to different locations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
• Creative, engaging, active, and patient approach.

Responsibilities

• Support the individual in finding opportunities for exercise and relaxation.
• Assist with making healthy food choices.
• Help the individual find and participate in community activities and events.
• Support the individual's interests, including crafts, music, painting, puzzles, Play-Doh, shopping, and walking.
• Travel with the individual to different locations.
• Provide personal care when needed.
• Learn and respond to nonverbal communication, including facial expressions and body language.
• Use required technology applications in the community and follow Indera's technology policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed