Direct Support Professional ME-DV
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Exceptional Family Resources
NY
Summary
The Direct Support Professional will assist a client with community integration, social skill development, and building meaningful routines. They are responsible for ensuring the client's safety while encouraging autonomy and confidence through engaging activities.
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: Syracuse - Syracuse , NY 13205, Position Type: Per Diem, Education Level: None, Salary Range: $21.00 - $21.00Hourly, Job Category: Direct Support Professional, Self-Direction DSP - Syracuse Ny Area (Job #ME-DV)
A 36-year-old man in the Syracuse area is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist him with getting out into the community, developing his social skills, and making friends. The individuals' passions include playing video games, watching YouTube, and bowling. The ideal candidate will be able to work with the individual to become familiar with the area they live in and discover some social opportunities within their community.
The DSP will provide consistent encouragement, ensure safety, and help create meaningful, engaging routines that build confidence and autonomy.
The ideal candidate is patient, reliable, and energetic, with a supportive and engaging approach. You should feel comfortable participating in outdoor activities, trying new experiences together, and helping them explore their interests. While experience working with people with disabilities is helpful, it is not required—what matters most is creativity, compassion, and a genuine commitment to empowering others to thrive.
The hours are flexible, and up to 15 per week.
The pay rate is $21 per hour.
Qualifications:
Must have a valid driver's license
Must be at least 18 years old
Effective communication and organizational skills required.
Flexibility with assignments and schedule required.
Reliable transportation to arrive to job site at scheduled time.
Experience working with people with Developmental Disabilities preferred.
Must have technology available to download multiple apps for use in the community and abide by Indera's technology policy.
About the company
Exceptional Family Resources
Run by and for people with all types of disabilities, we work to ensure access and independence for all. From advocating for change to working with people to build strong foundations, develop life skills, and live independently, we strive to create a fair and just community in which everyone can fully participate.
About the company
Exceptional Family Resources
Run by and for people with all types of disabilities, we work to ensure access and independence for all. From advocating for change to working with people to build strong foundations, develop life skills, and live independently, we strive to create a fair and just community in which everyone can fully participate.
