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About the Role
A 23-year-old man living in the East Syracuse area is looking for a direct support professional to assist him with visiting local stores, participating in at home activities, and providing support with activities of daily living. This individual is hoping to find a DSP who can accompany him at home, provide support with putting together meals, and have someone to talk to him throughout the day. The individual is non-verbal and will provide cues to his DSP about what it is that they want, which the DSP will pick up on after time spent with him. This candidate should be caring, patient, and comfortable providing some personal care. The DSP should be able to find ways to interact with the individual, as he prefers to spend most of his time on his phone or watching tv.
Responsibilities
- Assist with visiting local stores
- Participate in at-home activities
- Provide support with activities of daily living
- Accompany the individual at home
- Provide support with putting together meals
- Engage in conversation throughout the day
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Ability to work independently in the person’s home and/or community
- Reliable with effective communication and organizational skills
- New York State Driver's license required
- Reliable transportation required
- Proof of auto insurance required
- Acceptable driving record required
- Must have technology available to download multiple apps for use in the community
- Flexibility with assignments and schedule required
- Reliable transportation to arrive to job site at scheduled time
- Must abide by Indera's technology policy
Skills
- Caring
- Patient
- Comfortable providing some personal care
- Ability to find ways to interact with the individual
- Effective communication skills
- Organizational skills
Location
- East Syracuse, NY
Work Type
- Per Diem
- Part-time
Experience Level
- Starting pay is $17.50/hour and increases with years of relevant experience
- No experience required
- Experience working with people with disabilities preferred
- Experience working with people with Developmental Disabilities preferred
Education Level
- None
Salary/Compensations
- $17.50 - $20.50 Hourly