Location: Rochester,NY, USA
$1500 Sign-On Bonus for FT positions
$750 Sign-On Bonus for PT positions
Work directly with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential setting to provide person centered support; promoting confidentiality, privacy, human dignity, uniqueness, and physical and emotional well-being while supporting the individual to lead a self-directed life. Support people to develop and maintain relationships, advocate for justice, fairness and equity and full community participation. A DSP will show respect, integrity and responsibility for the individuals they support, other staff members and the community they work in.
Minimum Education and Experience
* High school diploma/G.E.D. required. Prior experience helpful, but not required.
Licensure/Certification
* Valid NYS driver's license preferred
* Must maintain current required certifications as designated by the agency including but not limited to: AMAP, SCIP-R, First Aid/CPR
Other Skills/Knowledge/Experience
* Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining effective levels of consumer service
* Ability to stay calm and level-headed under pressure and still perform well
* Must demonstrate good judgment, sensitivity, objectivity and tact
* Good verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to foster teamwork between all team members via open communication, sharing of responsibilities, and a positive, constructive attitude.
* Ability to complete the agency's on-boarding training program.
* Basic computer literacy, including use of email, Microsoft office and internet
Physical Requirements
* Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, push, pull, lift, climb and kneel
* Exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently.
* Use medical equipment such as Hoyer, SARA lifts, push/pull wheelchairs and carts (grocery)
* Housecleaning duties such as laundry, vacuuming, cleaning showers/tubs, dishes, taking out garbage, yard work and preparing meals, shoveling snow, cleaning room
Working Conditions, Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
* This position works in a residential setting that is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.
* Must be flexible and dependable; may be required to work overtime as necessary.
* May be occasionally exposed to individuals who have the potential to carry a communicable disease or blood borne pathogen
* May be responsible for monitoring & providing oversight to an employee still under Provisional status, and completing/signing off on the accompanying Attestation Form