Direct Support Professional – Day Services (Brockport) 223 views1 application

AWESOME work, AWESOME(ER) benefits!

• Affordable medical and dental plans as well as a standalone vision plan!
• 288 hours of paid time off within your first year! (36 days)!
• Tuition reimbursement!
• Tremendous internal growth opportunities!
• Work life balance!
• A retirement plan to include BOTH a defined contribution plan (401(a)) (agency funded) and a 403(b) retirement savings plan!
• A $500 dollar referral bonus! Because we want other compassionate and caring individuals just like you!

What would I be doing?

• Interacting in the community you live in while you serve it.
• Assisting people with disabilities by helping them with all aspects of everyday living.
• Teaching others life lessons through compassionate and caring acts.
• Being a champion for good in your community by partnering with others.
• Smile, laugh, and be a positive role model to the people you assist, work with, and interact with in the community.
• While performing the duties of this job, in order to instruct, care for, and assist the people we support, the employee is frequently required to: stand, bend, kneel, walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects or equipment; reach with hands and arms; communicate and see. The employee is also occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift, transfer, and/or move up to 35 pounds.
• Direct Support Professionals may be required to go to different locations depending on the needs of the agency.
• Required to successfully learn and implement preventative strategies as required by OPWDD including but not limited to OPWDD S.C.I.P. Level 1, S.C.I.P.-R. Level II or PROMOTE competencies based on the needs of the individuals the employee is supporting (not applicable to In Home Supports, Community Hab or Relief)

What experience do I need for a Direct Support role?

• We look for caring, compassionate, and dedicated people who are willing to learn.
• Six months experience in providing care to people with development disabilities or direct support in related field is preferred.

Is there anything else I need to know?

• Standard background checks do apply (To include but not limited to: Fingerprinting/criminal history record check, NYS Child Abuse Registry, OPWDD Staff Exclusion List, Mental Health Law 16.34, and Medicaid exclusions lists)
• Candidates must also meet LAI’s Vehicle Operator Requirements, be able to transfer and move up to 50 lbs., have a reliable means of transportation, a sense of humor, and the ability to have fun!