DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL- DAY SERVICES (AMHERST)

Pay Rate $19.00. Upon successful completion of a 6‑month provisional period, the hourly rate will increase to $20/hr. Essential Functions / Responsibilities Respects and maintains the confidentiality of the person served, demonstrating a positive and caring attitude toward the person served, families, and staff. Plans, coordinates and implements meaningful activities on a daily basis, including areas of daily living, personal care needs, and person‑centered activities that promote independence, inclusion, and productivity. Completes all tasks necessary to ensure the health and safety of each person receiving services. Safely transports people following proper procedures when approved to drive. Determines with their group the community places to visit, schedules activities, and documents these activities. Performs daily site cleaning, food preparation, and laundry as needed. Completes daily documentation and other paperwork for OPWDD and agency standards promptly and accurately. Attends and participates in general staff meetings, in‑service training, and other pertinent agency meetings or trainings. Maintains compliance with agency‑mandated in‑service and online training. Displays flexibility to work assignments as needed at the agency, within shift and other availability. Performs CPR and Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP‑R). Records time worked at the start and end of each shift, ensuring the minimum number of hours hired for are worked. Administers medications and follows proper procedures depending on work location. Assumes that specific work functions and hours may vary by department and location. Complies with all agency policies and procedures. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications 18 years of age. High school diploma or GED. Valid driver’s license that meets agency policy. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to read, write, and comprehend plans and documentation. Basic computer skills necessary for communication and documentation. Ability to meet physical requirements of the position, including standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, and climbing. Lifting requirement of 35 lbs. Ability to support people receiving services with repositioning, lifting, and transferring as required by their person‑centered plan. Physical agility and ability to react to emergency situations, including SCIP‑R certification as per regulatory guidelines. Certification in CPR. Certification in medication administration depending on work location. Part‑time direct support professionals are required to work a minimum of 15 hours per week and not more than 29 hours per week unless otherwise specified by program. Benefits When you join the Peoples Inc. team, you can make a difference in the lives of people receiving services while enjoying generous PTO, PTO buyback, affordable insurance, tuition reimbursement, career mentoring, shift incentives, and more. Peoples Inc. is Western New York’s largest and most experienced provider of programs for people with developmental disabilities and other special needs. We understand that working one‑on‑one with people who have disabilities, and helping them in all aspects of daily life takes a special person – someone who’s dedicated, caring and compassionate – that’s how we treat our employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr