Direct Support Professional_ Community Services Provider _ Chenango County, NY

Direct Support Professional_ Community Services Provider _ Chenango County, NY

Norwich, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=27+Griffin+Street+Norwich+NY+USA+13815)

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Description

Community Services Provider

Part-time hour 6-29/per week

Wage: 17.50/per hour

TheCommunity Services Provideris responsible for providing direct care through implementation of Habilitation Plans. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide supervision and all direct care required to maintain safety and comfort of the person receiving services

• Transport or accompany people receiving services on trips to community outings, appointments, or recreation activities for the purpose of community integration and exploration

• Development and planning of inclusive community activities

• Establish and maintain positive relationships with area businesses

• Assist people receiving services with completing daily or routine domestic or personal care tasks

• Foster and promote skills leading to independent living

• Assist with the development of Habilitation Plans and following these plans for training and assistance

• Provide training and assist people receiving services to develop, maintain and/or improve desired individual goals, living skills and personal needs as assigned or required

• Provide supervision to people supported during program hours and during community outings as to ensure their health and safety

• Complete required documentation in conformance with rules, regulations, policies and procedures, and billing practices

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possess good interpersonal, written, oral, and communication abilities and effective time management/organizational skills

• Be computer literate with knowledge in agency operating systems and applicable software required for department needs.

• Have regular access to internet

• Demonstrate sound judgment in normal work and emergency situations

• Must physically be able to perform required certifications and lift 50 pounds

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Requirements

• High School Graduate/GED with some knowledge of or experience working with developmentally disabled preferred.

• Possess a valid driver’s license acceptable to the agency’s insurance carrier

Salary Description

$17.50 -$18.75