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JOB TITLE: Direct Support Professional
CLASSIFICATION:Full time, Non-Exempt
PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT:Community Habilitation
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:Program Supervisor – Community Habilitation
POSITION SUMMARY:Enables people with developmental disabilities to develop skills that contribute to a self-directed and independent life by providing instruction, guidance, and one-on-one assistance. Enables the people we serve to address and achieve specific goals. Responds to atypical/emergent circumstances, exercising good judgment for such events. Ensures safe and effective behavior management by recognizing and responding to verbal and nonverbal signs leading to behavioral escalation; implements behavior adjustment plans. Provides care and instruction to the people we serve by modeling, verbal coaching and hand-over-hand assistance. Provides support to the people we serve by aiding with personal hygiene, money management, social interaction, academics, self-discipline, recreation, community integration and other goals involving daily living. Maintains accurate documentation, enhances professional and technical knowledge by participating in Agency training, and contributes to team effort.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Education, Training & Experience:
High School Diploma or its equivalent preferred
Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record and dependable transportation
PreferredEducation, Training & Experience:
At least one (1) year of experience working with people with developmental disabilities
Functional knowledge of community resources
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to work flexible hours
Ability and willingness to drive to the homes of people we serve throughout Cattaraugus County and surrounding areas
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing
Ability to acquire, maintain and appropriately utilize CPI certification
Ability to accurately evaluate, access, and respond appropriately to atypical situations
Ability to demonstrate solid judgment and initiative
Ability to identify fluctuations in the needs of the people we serve and take appropriate action
SALARY:
$17 per hour starting rate
In 2018, two regional chapters of NYSARC joined forces and embarked on a journey to set a new standard for collaboration among agencies serving individuals with disabilities.
The two organizations have a rich historyboth with the communities they serve and in which they serve, along with their independent brand identities. In identifying a parent brand, all parties worked together to craft a likeness that honors both the heritage of each agency and their combined mission to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities.
Throughout the brainstorming meetings, one theme prevailedtogetherness. While the process, funding, legislation, and even definition of what it means to serve people with disabilities has changed dramatically over the tenure of our organizations, one thing that has not changed is the commitment to togetherness. Both organizations recognize that, as people, we’re better togetherdisabilities or not, Olean or Niagara, it doesn’t matter. Togetherness works.