Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Full Time Day Habilitation
Beyond Support Network
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- Pay
- $20
- an hour
- Location
- Buffalo, NY
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 23
- 2 days ago
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About the company
Beyond Support Network
Non-profit organization management · 201 to 500 employees
What you'll do
- Support adults with developmental disabilities
- Promote independent skills and build social relationships through a variety of experiences
- Promote independent living skills such as cooking and cleaning
- Promote community safety and self preservation
What you need
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid New York State Driver’s License in good standing
- Successful completion of First Aid, CPR, UKERU, and Defensive Driving upon hire
- Reliable vehicle and current auto insurance
- One year pertinent experience in health and human service related field (preferred)
- Experience with individuals with disabilities (preferred)
Key skills
Time managementInterdisciplinary teamWritten and oral communicationInterpersonal skillsBehavioral techniquesDevelopmental disabilitiesComputerFirst AidCPRUKERUDefensive Driving
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Rate of Pay: $20.30 per hour
Full Time, Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., 37.5 hours per week
Location: Certified Site - Depew, NY
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