Direct Support Professional – Residential

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide training and assistance to individuals in order to help them develop and/or improve independent living skills such as cooking, housekeeping, laundry skills, grocery shopping, etc.
• Provide assistance and training to individuals to assist them in developing and/or improving personal care skills; i.e. showering, toothbrushing, toileting, bathing, etc.
• Provide supervision to individuals at the residence and in the community as appropriate.
• Provide training in money management such as budgeting, banking, and making appropriate purchases.
• Complete all documentation and records accurately and within appropriate time frames; T-logs, Habilitation plans, Progress reports and any other assigned documentation.

Requirements

• At minimum, High School diploma or GED
• Possess a valid NY State driver’s license acceptable to the agency’s insurance carrier.
• Must physically be able to perform required certifications and lift fifty (50) pounds.
• Experience Some knowledge of or experience working with developmentally disabled preferred.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Retailment
• Company-paid life and disability coverage
• Optional voluntary plans
• 33 days of PTO annually for eligible full-time employees