Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Part time - Chautauqua County

Direct Support Professional

Part Time, 17.50 hours per week

As a DSP, you will work directly with individuals with developmental/learning disabilities, providing services to the people we support so they can live independently and thrive in their communities. This could include, but is not limited to:

Responsibilities

• Community travel and transportation
• Money management and budgeting
• Appropriate socialization/interactions
• Healthy lifestyle skills/exercise

Medical appointments and understanding doctor’s orders

• Additional skills needed to enable the individual to access the community and remain as independent as possible
• Other instruction, services and supports as indicated by your supervisor.

Requirements

Possess good time management skills

• Ability and desire to work as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Ability to work 1-1 with an individual 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, and Defensive Driving upon hire is required.

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 and use of personal vehicle for transporting individuals receiving services.

Pay

$20.00 per hour - $20.00 per hour