Direct Support Professional - Liverpool
$33,280–$42,000 year
On-site · Liverpool, New York, United States
Job Summary
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) role involves providing one-on-one support to an active young man with a developmental disability. Responsibilities include teaching independent living skills, enhancing communication abilities, and facilitating social, recreational, and physical activities. Candidates should possess effective communication, leadership, patience, and strong organizational skills. Experience in a related service environment and a knowledge of disability-related issues are preferred. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, have a valid email address, and meet various decision-making and physical capability requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Must be 18 years of age
- Must have a valid email address
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and auto insurance if required for the job assigned
- Must demonstrate sound decision-making skills
- Must demonstrate understanding for the Agency mission
- Must demonstrate patience and compassion
- Must have the ability to read and comprehend instructions
- Must have basic reasoning skills including the ability to analyze and problem solve
- Must be able to tolerate a moderate noise level in the work environment
- Must be able to handle distractions
- Ability to handle physical aspects of the job, including sitting, standing, using hands to reach, walk, push, or lift up to 50 pounds
- Background checks required
Desired Qualifications
- previous experience working 1:1 in a related service environment preferred
- Knowledge of disability related issues preferred
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