Exceptional Family Resources- Self Direction DSP

Exceptional Family Resources•Oswego, NY

19h•$24

About The Position

ARISE/Exceptional Family Resources is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide community habilitation services in the Oswego area with a man in his 40s. He has a great sense of humor, enjoys Art & reading, loves to go out in the community, to meet with friends and family, going to the movies, shopping and the zoo. Staff will also assist him with grocery shopping, planning meals and household chores. He has nursing staff 24 hours a day to provide personal care, so job activities are related to home/independent living tasks and community involvement. When going out into the community, nursing staff accompanies DSP, so you are never alone with the individual. A wheelchair accessible van is utilized on all outings; DSP will not need to use their own vehicle during work hours. New hires will be provided with training, support, and guidance from both the individual and the agency on how best to provide and deliver services. We are looking for individuals who are reliable, patient, and caring. Prior experience is a plus but not necessary. Reliable transportation, driver's license, and a high school diploma/GED are required. Background check, fingerprinting, and DMV record check will be conducted prior to hire by the agency. Hiring Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 9 am to 5pm with a payrate of $23.50/hr. ARISE- EFR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Background check, fingerprinting and DMV record check will be conducted prior to hire by the non-profit agency.