Direct Support Professional - Lockport - Full Time - Days
Intandem
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- Pay
- $17 to $20
- an hour
- Location
- Lockport, NY
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time, Temporary
- Posted
- Oct 14
- 6 days ago
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About the company
Intandem
Non-profit organization management · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
What you'll do
- Support people with developmental disabilities to live as independently as possible, promoting their health, safety and well-being.
- Advocate for their needs, support community recreation, assist with meals and housekeeping, and administer medications as needed.
What you need
- Requires the ability to perform all job functions and a valid New York State driver’s license that meets the Agency’s driving policy.
- A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
- Education: a high school diploma
Key skills
Medication certification
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JOB TITLE
:
Direct Support Professional
CLASSIFICATION:
Full Time, Non-Exempt
PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT:
Residential, OPWDD
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:
Residential Manager
POSITION SUMMARY:
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you get to e
nhance quality of life for people with developmental disabilities by assisting, instructing, and supporting individuals living in our residences to be as independent as possible. Promote the health, safety and well-being of the individuals while building positive, meaningful relationships. Advocate for individuals in our residences to communicate their wants/needs, and integrate them into the community for recreation. Perform various tasks to promote a well-rounded environment by doing light housekeeping, helping individuals plan nutritious meals, and administering medications as needed. Participate in regularly scheduled trainings to enhance skills and knowledge to continue to support the individuals in the best way possible.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Education, Training & Experience:
Ability to perform all job functions
Preferred
Education, Training & Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Valid New York State driver’s license that meets the Agency’s driving policy
Work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
Be a positive role model for people with disabilities and other staff
SALARY:
$17.50-20 per hour
17.50 starting rate with opportunity to earn up to 20 with successful completion of medication certification and applicable shift differential.
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