Direct Support Professional - On-Call - Flexible

Intandem • Olean, NY

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About The Position

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you enhance the quality of life of people with developmental disabilities by assisting, instructing, and supporting individuals living in residences so they can be as independent as possible. You promote their health, safety, and well-being while building positive, meaningful relationships. You advocate for individuals’ communication of their wants and needs and support their integration into the community for recreation.

The role includes light housekeeping, helping individuals plan nutritious meals, and administering medications as needed. You participate in regularly scheduled training to develop your skills and knowledge and continue providing effective support. This is an on-call/per-diem, non-exempt position in the Residential, OPWDD program, reporting to the Residential Supervisor. The starting rate is $16 per hour, with additional earnings available based on shift worked and successful completion of medication certification.

Requirements

• Ability to perform all job functions.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid New York State driver’s license that meets the Agency’s driving policy.

Responsibilities

• Assist, instruct, and support individuals with developmental disabilities to promote independence.
• Promote individuals’ health, safety, and well-being and build positive, meaningful relationships.
• Advocate for individuals to communicate their wants and needs.
• Support individuals’ integration into the community for recreation.
• Perform light housekeeping.
• Help individuals plan nutritious meals.
• Administer medications as needed.
• Participate in regularly scheduled training.
• Serve as a positive role model for people with disabilities and other staff.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed