Direct Support Professional - Olean - Full Time - Evenings
About The Position
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you get to enhance quality of life for people with developmental disabilities by assisting, instructing, and supporting individuals living in our residences to be as independent as possible. Promote the health, safety and well-being of the individuals while building positive, meaningful relationships. Advocate for individuals in our residences to communicate their wants/needs, and integrate them into the community for recreation. Perform various tasks to promote a well-rounded environment by doing light housekeeping, helping individuals plan nutritious meals, and administering medications as needed. Participate in regularly scheduled trainings to enhance skills and knowledge to continue to support the individuals in the best way possible.
Requirements
- Ability to perform all job functions
- Valid New York State driver’s license that meets the Agency’s driving policy
- Work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
- Be a positive role model for people with disabilities and other staff
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent
Responsibilities
- Assisting, instructing, and supporting individuals living in our residences
- Promote the health, safety and well-being of the individuals
- Building positive, meaningful relationships
- Advocate for individuals in our residences to communicate their wants/needs
- Integrate individuals into the community for recreation
- Light housekeeping
- Helping individuals plan nutritious meals
- Administering medications as needed
- Participate in regularly scheduled trainings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
