Community Hab - Direct Support Professional - Part-time

Description

Community Habilitation -Direct Support Professional

This position is less than 20 hours /week

Pay rate $18.45/hr  

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED). 
• A valid NYS driver's license and ability to drive and driving record acceptable for agency insurance coverage are required.
• Access to a vehicle needed to provide services.

Who we are: 
Wildwood Programs is a proud provider of educational, residential, employment, and other community-based supports to people with disabilities and their families. We hire those dedicated to making a difference in people’s lives.  

Who are we looking for:
We are hiring people who enjoy working with others and will promote independence, self-esteem and community integration, to individuals with developmental disabilities.

Summary:                                                                                                                                                                                                      As a community Habilitation DSP you are matched to an individual based on likes, location and availability.  Generally you will be going out into the community with the individual. This position requires a great amount of commitment, self-motivation and solid communication skills. 
 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following (Other duties may be assigned):

The work is usually one to one

• Participates in a person centered approach to program plan development and participates in activities to build competencies and integrate individuals into their communities.
• Assists individuals we serve to identify social, recreation and other community resources the individual may wish to access and devise plans to achieve that access.
• Negotiates schedules and daily activities directly with the individual and/or caregiver. Establish and maintain regular hours with individual(s) that you work with 
• Completes all mandated reporting requirements by Wildwood and regulating agencies.

Qualifications

Additional Requirements:

• A valid NYS driver's license and ability to drive and driving record acceptable for agency insurance coverage are required.
• May need daily access to a vehicle based on program needs.