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Direct Support Professional

Part-time

Resource Center for Independent Living

Utica, NYPart-time$18.2/hrPosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$18.2/hr
Location
Utica, NY
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver's License

Job overview

Resource Center for Independent Living is hiring a Direct Support Professional. The Direct Support Professional will assist and train individuals with disabilities in their homes and community, following a care plan for social activities. This role involves providing support with daily living activities such as cooking, cleaning, shopping, money management, personal hygiene, and social engagement. The successful candidate will also assist with physical transfers within the home or to a vehicle.

Key focus areas include Provide assistance and training to individuals with disabilities in their homes and community, Follow a care plan for social activities, and Provide support with activities such as: cooking, cleaning, shopping, money management, personal hygiene and social activities.

Successful candidates bring Valid Driver’s License and High School Diploma. Important skills include Provide Assistance And Training To Individuals With Disabilities, Follow Care Plan For Social Activities, Support With Cooking, Support With Cleaning, Support With Shopping, and Support With Money Management.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Provide Assistance and Training to Individuals With DisabilitiesFollow Care Plan for Social ActivitiesSupport With CookingSupport With CleaningSupport With ShoppingSupport With Money ManagementSupport With Personal HygieneSupport With Social ActivitiesAssist With Physical TransferEstablish Effective RelationshipsProvide Hands on CareFlexibleInterpersonal SkillsComputer Skills

Qualifications

Valid Driver's LicenseOwn TransportationClean Driving RecordHigh School Diploma or EquivalentExperience Working With Individuals With Disabilities

Benefits

401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Direct Care

Utica, NY, US

Salary Range: $18.20 To $18.20 Hourly

Hourly Pay Rate: $18.20 per hour

Status: Part Time, Non-Exempt

Job Duties:

The successful candidate will work in individuals’ homes and be expected to:

  • Provide assistance and training to individuals with disabilities in their homes and community.

  • Follow a care plan for social activities.

  • Provide support with activities such as: cooking, cleaning, shopping, money management, personal hygiene and social activities.

  • Assist with physical transfer within the home or to vehicle.

Certification and Education:

  • Valid Driver’s License and own transportation is required with a clean driving record.

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Experience working with individuals with disabilities.

  • Be able to establish effective relationships and provide hands on care.

  • Be flexible and have good interpersonal skills.

  • Computer skills.

Benefits:

  • 401K with up to 10% employer investment

  • NYS Paid Sick leave, Vacation

  • Additional benefits available

Travel Required: Yes

Location: Individuals’ homes in Oneida County and Herkimer County

RCIL is a civil rights organization that offers individuals with disabilities a wide range of independent living and advocacy services through the numerous programs we manage.

RCIL is an equal opportunity employer and it is the policy of RCIL not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.

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