Job description

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides support to individuals with developmental disabilities in our Community Habilitation (CH) program and works in clients homes or community setting that promotes the highest level of independence possible. In addition to program-specific functions, this will include but not be limited to: teaching and reinforcing a wide range of daily living skills, promoting independence, preventing and responding to crisis situations appropriately, encouraging self-advocacy and facilitating the development of natural supports. All services will be provided in collaboration with program participants and their service plan, utilizing a person-centered approach.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

• Establish respect and develop relationships with individuals using a person-centered approach. The Community Habilitation Specialist will become familiar with an individual by getting to know them through assessment, observation and discovery.
• Provide teaching and assistance as needed to complete a daily living task or skill such as; cleaning, laundry, cooking, personal care, banking, etc.
• Promote advocacy with the individual by seeking out services, promote choice, and assist in their understanding of rights and responsibilities.
• Assist the individual with communication with their support team including their family, natural supports and community resources.
• Respond to crisis situations by using good judgment through prevention, intervention, resolution, and reporting to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the individual.
• Maintain necessary records and documentation for each consumer served.
• Maintain confidentiality of all work/client related information.
• Act in a manner consistent with Central New York Quest’s Mission.
• Meet mandatory training requirements (annual, quarterly & as needed trainings)
• Meet with the Director of Programs or other appointed person for supervision at least once per month.
• Must have reliable means of transportation as services take place in the clients home and community.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Programs.

This is a part-time position (<20 hrs/week) that has excellent pay along with strong potential for full-time positions for exemplary candidates.

At CNY Quest you will have a fantastic job opportunity to positively impact the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities! We are an agency that is proud to have a professional, creative, and collaborative work environment that utilizes an accepting approach to service delivery, tearing down barriers to help people to achieve their goals through individualized care and support. We are looking for bright and highly motivated people who want to join us in helping to make a difference, one person at a time!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• working with individuals with developmental disabilities: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

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