Direct Support Professional -Residential ICF

DAY 1 BENEFITS FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEE

• Savings Program
• Work Life Balance
• Community
• Recognition

Illustrative Examples of Work:

• Affords training and treatment plans as prescribed in specific areas under the direction of their supervisor
• Reports on program individuals' progress as required
• Affords assistance with recreational activities as stated on the monthly calendar
• Attends staff meetings and in-service trainings as necessary or as indicated by their supervisor
• Affords assistance with grooming needs as required
• Drives Agency vehicles for the purpose of program participant transportation, shopping, or other related ICF business
• Affords sensory and social stimulation to program individuals under the direction of the Recreational Therapist
• Affords assistance during mealtimes that are in need of assistance by obtaining utensils for them, pouring drinks, arranging wheelchairs, and wiping mouths
• Performs other duties as assigned, including but not limited to: laundry, housecleaning, and procurement of groceries, meal preparation, and other tasks in maintaining an Intermediate Care Facility

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• To dress and comport oneself in a manner which is in keeping with good safety practices and which serves as an positive role model to individuals
• To complete paperwork in a thorough and timely manner
• To establish and maintain a good working relationship with individuals, family and community and other staff

Why People's Arc of Suffolk?

Our Career Paths provide education and advancement opportunities for every team member interested in advancing their careers in all our job roles such as direct support, education, behavioral and clinical services, administrative, Human Resources, and operations. It's not just a job, it's a career.

Paid training

• CPR & First Aid
• Defensive Driving
• AMAP & Strategies for Crisis Intervention and prevention

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: A High School Diploma or GED
• NYS Driver's License with satisfactory driving record

Shifts Available

Not specified

Pay

• $20.00 - $20.25 hour plus longevity 1.50 extra hour for weekends