Community Services Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Community Services Direct Support Professional 

Location: Norwich, NY

Schedule: Part-time, up to 29 hours per week

Pay: $17.50- $18.75

Benefits: Include medical, dental, vision, retirement, company-paid life and disability coverage, optional voluntary plans, and 33 days of PTO annually for eligible full-time employees

The Community Services Direct Support Professional is responsible for providing direct care through implementation of Habilitation Plans.  Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide supervision and all direct care required to maintain safety and comfort of the person receiving services
• Transport or accompany people receiving services on trips to community outings, appointments, or recreation activities for the purpose of community integration and exploration 
• Development and planning of inclusive community activities
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with area businesses 
• Assist people receiving services with completing daily or routine domestic or personal care tasks
• Foster and promote skills leading to independent living
• Assist with the development of Habilitation Plans and following these plans for training and assistance 
• Provide training and assist people receiving services to develop, maintain and/or improve desired individual goals, living skills and personal needs as assigned or required
• Provide supervision to people supported during program hours and during community outings as to ensure their health and safety
• Complete required documentation in conformance with rules, regulations, policies and procedures, and billing practices

• High School Diploma/GED
• Preferred: 2 years of experience working with the individuals with disabilities Or A combination of education and experience that in the opinion of the reviewing agency, exceeds the above standards of the program 
• Possess a valid driver’s license acceptable to the agency’s insurance carrier.