Direct Support Professional MG-AC (59573)
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ARISE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICE INC
NY
Summary
The Direct Support Professional will assist a young man with autism and FASD in achieving personal goals within his home and the local community. Responsibilities include facilitating community outings, teaching independent living skills, and providing necessary transportation.
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Fabius - Fabius, NY 13063Position Type: Per DiemEducation Level: NoneSalary Range: $28.00 - $28.00 HourlyIndera (formerly ARISE/EFR) is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to work in the Fabius Pompey area with a young man with several diagnosis, including autism and FASD. He and his family are looking for a dedicated DSP to provide support and assist him with working on goals, both at home and in community settings.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: accompanying and supporting him during community outings; assisting him to gain independent living skills, including organization skills; assisting him to increase and maintain his communication and social skills and providing transportation, as needed.
We are looking for individuals who are reliable, patient, and enthusiastic. Prior experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, including fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and trauma is a plus. Reliable transportation, valid NYS driver’s license and a HS diploma/GED are required. Background check, fingerprinting and DMV record check will be conducted prior to hire by the non-profit agency.
Hours: Approximately 8 hours per week to start; flexible schedule after school and on weekends to be agreed upon with the family. Additional hours may be available in the future.
Pay rate: $28 per hour
Indera (formerly ARISE/EFR)is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualifications
Must have a valid drivers license
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 ARISE/EFR'S technology policy.
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.
Founded
1979
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Syracuse, NY
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.
Founded
1979
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Syracuse, NY