Job detail

Direct Support Professional MG-DP (59024)

ARISE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICE INC

#Driver's License #Communication #Transportation #Personal Care #Developmental Disabilities #Direct Support Professional #Community Support #Social Services #Mobile Apps #Independence #Caregiving

Unknown On Site 0-2 yrs$22 / HOURPosted 2 months agoCloses Sep 30

Location

New York

Salary

$22 / HOUR

Quick overview

The Direct Support Professional will assist a young man with personal care, daily activities, and fostering independence in home and community settings. Responsibilities also include following training on communication needs and eating habits while maintaining a reliable and supportive presence.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and effective communication and organizational skills. Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred, and the ability to use mobile technology is required.

CommunicationDrivingReliabilityPatienceEnthusiasmOrganizational skillsPersonal care

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location

Westchester -
NYPosition
Type:
Per
DiemEducation
Level:
NoneSalary
Range: $22.00 - $22.00 Hourly Exceptional Family Resources is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to work in the Westchester area with a high school aged young man who is non-verbal and uses facial expressions and vocalization to communicate. Family will provide new hires training on communication needs as well as eating habits. The individual is looking for a dedicated staff to assist him with gaining independence both at home and in community settings. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to assisting with personal care, explore activities and general independence. He is a lover of all types of music. He loves going to the park as well as eating home cooked meals. We are looking for individuals who are reliable, patient, and enthusiastic. Prior experience a plus but willing to train. Reliable transportation required.

Weekend shifts with some week day shift flexibility: Saturday 12 pm - 5 pm Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm There is an ability for more hours once hired on. Individual willing to consider different schedule/shifts for the right applicant. The pay rate is $22.00 per hour. 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.