Senior Direct Support Professional
Full time position available
Starting Pay Rate: $22.86 per hour
A Direct Support Professional assists an individual with a disability to lead a self-directed life and contribute to the community, assists with activities of daily living if needed, and encourages attitudes and behaviors that enhance community inclusion.
Essential Functions:
1. Maximize development of skills and behaviors necessary for the individual to be an active participant in the community
2. Include activities that are relevant to the development of the individual, self-awareness, and for the development of meaningful personal relationships with individuals of any ability in inclusive settings and communities
3. Involve age-appropriate activities
4. Display dignity and respect for the individual and his/her rights and choices
5. Are provided in settings where the individual’s participation is encouraged, and are based upon the individual’s strengths, capabilities, interests, needs and preferences
6. Improve or enhance the individual’s independence
7. Are provided in accordance with the Individualized Service Plan, Habilitation Plan, safeguards, and goals
8. Submit timely accurate documentation consistently within 24-48 hours of completed services and monthly documentation by the 4th of the following month.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED and one year of experience working with Developmentally Disabled persons. Associates Degree preferred or a combination of education and experience which, in the judgment of the employer equals the above standards.
Other Requirements:
Have and maintain a clean and current NYS New York State driver’s license and use of a reliable vehicle; must have good writing skills; must have the ability to work flexible schedules.
If interested, please complete an application online and submit a current resume to: Shannen.Wright@homeincorporated.org
Direct Support Professional
Full time and Part time positions available
Starting Pay Rate: $21 per hour
A Direct Support Professional assists an individual with a disability to lead a self-directed life and contribute to the community, assists with activities of daily living if needed, and encourages attitudes and behaviors that enhance community inclusion.
Essential Functions:
1. Maximize development of skills and behaviors necessary for the individual to be an active participant in the community
2. Include activities that are relevant to the development of the individual, self-awareness, and for the development of meaningful personal relationships with individuals of any ability in inclusive settings and communities
3. Involve age-appropriate activities
4. Display dignity and respect for the individual and his/her rights and choices
5. Are provided in settings where the individual’s participation is encouraged, and are based upon the individual’s strengths, capabilities, interests, needs and preferences
6. Improve or enhance the individual’s independence
7. Are provided in accordance with the Individualized Service Plan, Habilitation Plan, safeguards, and goals
8. Submit timely accurate documentation consistently within 24-48 hours of completed services and monthly documentation by the 4th of the following month.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED and one year of experience working with Developmentally Disabled persons. Associates Degree preferred or a combination of education and experience which, in the judgment of the employer equals the above standards.
Other Requirements:
Have and maintain a clean and current NYS New York State driver’s license and use of a reliable vehicle; must have good writing skills; must have the ability to work flexible schedules.
If interested, please complete an application online and submit a current resume to: Shannen.Wright@homeincorporated.org
Transportation Provider
Full time and Part time positions available
Starting Pay Rate: $19.43 per hour
The Driver performs work in the operation of a vehicle to ensure safe transportation of clients to and from various destinations and to assist clients on entry and exit from vehicles as necessary. The Director of Day Programs supervises this employee & his/her work will be reviewed through observation and a review of records.
Hours: 8 am-9 am, 2-3/3:30 pm, 6-7/7:30 pm; 3-5 hours per day or 15-20 hours per week if transporting during all available times.
Essential Functions:
1. Drives an assigned route to transport individuals to and from various homes to human service locations, work sites, and other locations.
2. Assumes responsibility for care and maintenance of van; washes van and cleans interior; assures that van receives any necessary repairs.
3. May operate a van to transport meals to various nutrition sites.
4. Assists passengers in getting in and out of vehicles and provides other courtesies.
5. Assists passengers in securing wheelchairs and other mobility devices.
6. Maintains a variety of records, purpose of the trip, the number of consumers
mileage, and vehicle maintenance.
7. Performs related duties as required & uses good independent judgment in handling unusual situations arising with
passengers
Minimum Qualifications:
A high school diploma. A valid driver's license issued by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. Must be 18 years of age or older, with a satisfactory driving record. Have completed a defensive driver training and be CPR and first aid certified. Experience in the operation of large vehicles is a plus. Applicant must consent to a driving history record check by an agency vendor of choice.
If interested, please complete an application online and submit a current resume to: Shannen.Wright@homeincorporated.org