Direct Support Professional - Chautauqua County
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Job overview
The Direct Support Professional provides direct assistance to individuals with developmental and learning disabilities, helping them live independently through community integration, travel, budgeting, social interaction, health, and daily living support.
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Description
Direct Support Professional
Full Time, 37.50 hours per week
$20.00 per hour - $20.00 per hour
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
As a DSP, you will work directly with individuals with developmental/learning disabilities, providing services to the people we support so they can live independently and thrive in their communities. This could include, but is not limited to:
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Community integration
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Community travel and transportation
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Money management and budgeting
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Appropriate socialization/interactions
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Healthy lifestyle skills/exercise
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Medical appointments and understanding doctor’s orders
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Additional skills needed to enable the individual to access the community and remain as independent as possible
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Other instruction, services and supports as indicated by your supervisor.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
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Possess good time management skills
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Ability and desire to work as part of an interdisciplinary team
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Ability to work 1-1 with an individual receiving services
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Moderate level of written and oral communication skills
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High level of interpersonal skills
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Knowledge of behavioral techniques and developmental disabilities to assist in the care of individuals receiving services
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Knowledge of computer and ability to utilize various software programs
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Successful completion of First Aid, CPR, and Defensive Driving upon hire is required.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Preferred: One year pertinent experience in health and human service related field and experience with individuals with disabilities
Minimum: High school diploma or equivalent
Valid New York State Driver’s License in good standing and use of personal vehicle for transporting individuals receiving services.
Qualifications
Skills
Preferred
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Behavior Mgt Skills: Novice
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Knowledge of DD Pop: Novice
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Commitment to Ind: Novice
Behaviors
Preferred
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Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
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Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Education
Required
- High School or better
Equal Opportunity Employer
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