Direct Support Professional - Niagara Falls - Part Time/Full Time - Evenings
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 residential settings to be as independent as possible. You promote their health, safety, and well-being while building positive, meaningful relationships. The role includes providing personal care such as bathing, feeding, and toileting; light housekeeping; helping plan nutritious meals; and administering medications as needed. You advocate for residents so they can communicate their wants and needs, and support their participation in community recreation. You also attend regularly scheduled training to develop the skills and knowledge needed to support individuals effectively.
Requirements
- Ability to perform all job functions.
- Valid New York State driver’s license that meets the Agency’s driving policy.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
- Ability to be a positive role model for people with disabilities and other staff.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Assist, instruct, and support residents with developmental disabilities to promote independence.
- Promote residents’ health, safety, and well-being and build positive, meaningful relationships.
- Provide personal care, including bathing, feeding, and toileting.
- Perform light housekeeping.
- Help plan nutritious meals.
- Administer medications as needed.
- Advocate for residents’ communication of their wants and needs.
- Support residents’ integration into the community for recreation.
- Participate in regularly scheduled training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
