Direct Support Professional (36905)

To counsel, assist and train individuals with developmental disabilities in the areas of personal care, travel skills, social skills, home management and life skills to maximize their functioning in the community.

Requirements

• Specialized training in direct care provision preferred.
• Must complete and obtain certification in OPWDD Approved Medication Administration Course (AMAP) during probationary period and maintain AMAP certification.
• Ability and willingness to be First Aid and CPR certified.
• Ability and willingness to obtain certification in SCIPR Competencies and advance to Promote Competencies
• Demonstrated competency in written, verbal and computational skills to document records in accordance with program standards.
• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Minimum 1-year experience working with developmentally disabled population preferably in a residential, health or treatment related setting preferred.
• Valid NYS Driver's License required.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Visa Sponsorship
• Four Day Work Week
• Generous Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance