Direct Support Professional - Niagara Falls - Part Time/Full Time - Evenings
Intandem
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- Location
- Niagara Falls, NY
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Contractor, Temporary
- Posted
- Nov 6
- 1 day ago
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About the company
Intandem
Non-profit organization management · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
What you'll do
- Assist, instruct, and support individuals to be as independent as possible
- Promote the health, safety and well-being of individuals
- Provide personal care, including bathing, feeding and toileting
- Perform light housekeeping and help plan nutritious meals
- Administer medications as needed
- Advocate for individuals' wants and needs
- Integrate individuals into the community for recreation
- Participate in regularly scheduled trainings
What you need
- Valid New York State driver’s license that meets the Agency’s driving policy
- Work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
- High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
Key skills
Work flexible hours
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JOB TITLE
:
Direct Support Professional
CLASSIFICATION:
Full/Part 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. Perform various tasks such as personal care (i.e. bathing, feeding, toileting), light housekeeping, helping plan nutritious meals, and administering medications as needed. Advocate for individuals in our residences to communicate their wants/needs and integrate them into the community for recreation. 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:
$17.50-20.00
Starting rate of 17.50 with potential to earn up to 20.00 with successful completion of training and/or applicable shift differentials.
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