Direct Support Professional - Lockport - Full Time - Days

JOB TITLE: Direct Support Professional

CLASSIFICATION: Full Time, Non-Exempt

PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT: Residential, OPWDD

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Residential Manager

POSITION SUMMARY: As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you get to enhance quality of life for people with developmental disabilities by assisting, instructing, and supporting individuals living in our residences to be as independent as possible. Promote the health, safety and well-being of the individuals while building positive, meaningful relationships. Perform various tasks such as personal care (i.e. bathing, feeding, toileting), light housekeeping, helping plan nutritious meals, and administering medications as needed. Advocate for individuals in our residences to communicate their wants/needs and integrate them into the community for recreation. Participate in regularly scheduled trainings to enhance skills and knowledge to continue to support the individuals in the best way possible.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education, Training & Experience:

Ability to perform all job functions

Preferred Education, Training & Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Valid New York State driver’s license that meets the Agency’s driving policy Work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays Be a positive role model for people with disabilities and other staff

SALARY:

$17.50-20 per hour

17.50 starting rate with opportunity to earn up to 20 with successful completion of medication certification and applicable shift differential.

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An equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.