Job detail

Floater Direct Support Professional - Day Hab Without Walls

Beyond Support Network

#Counseling #CPR #Disabilities #Human Services #Social Work #First Aid #Developmental Disabilities #Direct Support Professional #DSP

Quick overview

Provide support to adults with developmental disabilities by promoting independent living skills and building social relationships. Focus on community exploration, volunteerism, and teaching daily life skills like cooking and cleaning.

Requirements summary

Requires a high school diploma, a valid New York State driver's license, and a reliable vehicle. Preferred candidates have one year of experience in health and human services working with individuals with disabilities.

high schoolInterpersonal SkillsWritten CommunicationTime ManagementComputer LiteracyCPROral CommunicationFirst AidDefensive DrivingInterdisciplinary TeamworkCommunity SupportBehavioral TechniquesUKERU

Job description

Rate of Pay

$20.00 per hour

Part Time Days, Monday-Friday 22.50 (3 days) hours per week

Locations: Amherst, Buffalo, Kenmore & West Seneca

Summary of duties

The Direct Support professional (DSP) provides support to adults with developmental disabilities by promoting independent skills and building social relationships through a variety of experiences. In our "Day Hab without Walls" program, a strong focus is placed on volunteerism and giving back to the WNY region, while also exploring all the community has to offer. DSP's working in our Certified Day Hab site will promote independent living skills such a cooking, cleaning, community safety and self preservation.

Skills & abilities
Possess good time management skills
Ability and desire to work as part of an interdisciplinary team
Ability to work independently in the community with a group of individuals receiving services
Moderate level of written and oral communication skills
High level of interpersonal skills
Knowledge of behavioral techniques and developmental disabilities to assist in the care of individuals receiving services
Knowledge of computer and ability to utilize various software programs
Successful completion of First Aid, CPR, UKERU, and Defensive Driving upon hire is required.

Education & training

Preferred

One year pertinent experience in health and human service related field and experience with individuals with disabilities

Minimum: High school diploma or equivalent

Valid New York State Driver’s License in good standing, reliable vehicle, and current auto insurance.

Posting Keywords

DSP, Direct Support Professional, Human Services, Day habilitation, Community Based, Disabilities, Social Work, Counseling