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

Direct Support Professional
Part Time, 17.50 hours per week
$20.00 per hour - $20.00 per hour
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
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:
Community integration
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.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
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.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
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.