Exceptional Family Resources- Self Direction DSP
About The Position
Exceptional Family Resources is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to work in the Syracuse area with a 13-year-old boy who requires verbal encouragement and physical assistance with activities of daily living and personal care due to an intellectual disability. Training is provided through this agency. The DSP will drive this person to his preferred activities and participate alongside him. The DSP will work with him in his home and his community. The individual is looking for a dedicated and patient staff to assist him with learning skills for independence at home and in community settings. Examples of this may include: counting money, researching activities, practicing reading and writing skills, practicing time management, practicing appropriate behaviors for public settings. He is interested in exploring the YMCA, malls, parks, libraries, trampoline parks, zoos, and other recreational settings. He'd like to make friends. He'd like to develop a routine of activities to look forward to. He'd like assistance to communicate with others and make follow up plans. This individual is brave, friendly, and playful. He communicates verbally. He walks independently. He needs reminders to practice social etiquette.
Requirements
- Reliable transportation
- HS diploma/GED
- Background check, fingerprinting and DMV record check will be conducted prior to hire by the non-profit agency.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience is valued, not a requirement.
- Looking for individuals who are reliable.
- Looking for dedicated and patient staff
Responsibilities
- Provide verbal encouragement and physical assistance with activities of daily living and personal care.
- Drive the individual to preferred activities and participate alongside him.
- Work with the individual in his home and community.
- Assist with learning skills for independence at home and in community settings such as counting money, researching activities, practicing reading and writing skills, practicing time management, and practicing appropriate behaviors for public settings.
- Assist with communication and making follow-up plans.
Benefits
- Mileage is reimbursed for transport while with the individual.
- EFR is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
