Direct Support Assistant
About the role
Jamestown. NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities Direct Support Assistants perform a wide variety of person-centered supports and services for people with developmental disabilities which include advocating for, encouraging, guiding, and teaching individuals to express personal choice, developing daily living skills and habits, taking care of their personal needs, assuring community integration, ensuring their health and safety, and maintaining a healthy, safe home environment.
Responsibilities
- Advocating for, encouraging, guiding, and teaching individuals to express personal choice
- Developing daily living skills and habits
- Taking care of personal needs
- Assuring community integration
- Ensuring health and safety
- Maintaining a healthy, safe home environment
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid New York State driver’s license
- Ability to pass drug screening, medical exam, reference check and criminal background check
Salary
Salary Grade 9. Salary range for Grade 9 is $50819.00-$54884.00 includes geographical differential pay.
Benefits
Benefits available.
Pay
Salary Grade 9. Salary range for Grade 9 is $50819.00-$54884.00 includes geographical differential pay.
Schedule
All Shifts.
Contact
To apply via email: wny.recruit@opwdd.ny.gov