Provides leadership in conjunction with the House Manager in the overall management of living unit. This model reflects the mentoring, coaching and support of Direct Support Professional. The supervisor facilitates in the delivery of the program to assist individuals in acquiring the skills and self-esteem needed to establish and achieve personal goals.To Qualify for $25 hour - MUST BE FULLY TRAINED IN TCI. MUST BE AVAILABLE TO ATTEND AND SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE ALL REQUIRED TRAININGS.Vanderheyden is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSP) for Per Diem weekend shifts in our Community Services Program working with Adults and Youth. The Weekend rate of $25/hr. will be paid out for any shift from Friday at 11:00 am to Monday at 9:00 am. Qualified candidates for this role will be required to work at least one Saturday or Sunday per week, Must already have and maintain valid SCIP certification, and remain up to date with required agency training including Fit for Duty physicals and PPD. Only those with proof of SCIP certification will be considered.The DSP is responsible for maintaining an environment of care that is safe & therapeutic, providing direct care to individuals per agency policy, implementing appropriate supervision according to daily schedules, dispensing medication per agency policy, and safely transporting individuals as assigned per level of supervision required.Required Education, Knowledge And Skills
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's Degree preferred
- Valid NYS driver's license with a clean MVR.
- Valid SCIP Certification.
- Valid CPR, First Aid and AED certification.
- Other required trainings
This is an AWAKE position.Vanderheyden is committed to the Sanctuary Model - a blueprint for clinical and organizational change which, at its core, promotes safety and recovery from adversity through the active creation of a trauma-informed community. The Sanctuary Model's focus is not only on the people who seek services, but equally on the people and systems that provide those services.Vanderheyden Hall Inc., as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, military or marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, prior arrest or conviction record or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.