*Like any great com
ny, it’s the people
at make t
- difference. We'
- looking for the
- t people who want to start
- eaningful career
- DAY! *
Life’
- ORC is an agency founded 50 years a
- to support peopl
- ith intellectual
disabilit
- and autism.
- believe that
- eat peopl
- re the hear
- f our agency, from
people we support to th
- xceptional staff.
Direct Support Professionals are responsible for providing hands on
upport to
- sons with Intellectual Developmental
sabilities
- Autism. They provide ongoing support, c
nseling and assistance
- the program participants while
mplementing person c
- ered habilitation plans. DSPs provide assistance and in
uction to each program p
ticipant in basic activities of daily living, independent living skills, socialization, health care and community inclusion.
_*The pay rate range for this position is $20.00+ per hour depending on years of prior experience with NYS OPWDD programs.*_
Qualifications:
* High School Diploma or equivalent _*preferred*_
* *Valid Driver’s License required*
* Prior experience assisting persons with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and/or Autism
* Ability to support people with their Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as toileting, showering and feeding
* Ability to lift an adult using a two person lift and adaptive equipment
* Successfully complete the medication administration (AMAP) course and annual recertification
* Excellent verbal and written communications skills
* Ability to learn how to document services electronically
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Provide ongoing oversight to people living in the residence
* Implement Person Centered Residential Habilitation Plans
* Provide training and support for each person in accordance with the individual personalized program plan
* Have scheduling flexibility; may be required to work beyond the normal shift
* Drive agency vans and demonstrate safe driving practices
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Referral program
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 10 hour shift
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Night shift
* Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
* The pay rate for this position is $17 per hour. Is this the pay rate you are seeking?
Education:
* High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
* disability or autism: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
* NYS Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
* St. James, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person