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Job Description
1:1 PartTime Support Staff Needed Durhamville (NS KM)
A 22yearold energetic female is looking for a DSP to assist her with her social skills in the community. She enjoys going to the zoo to see the animals and to watch the fish and starfish. She also likes games swimming the library movies and going out to eat. She loves shopping at Target and Walmart although this can be a challenge as she feels she needs to leave with a new toy every time If she doesnt get one she will have a meltdown. Preteaching required prior to shopping trips.
The ideal candidate is creative patient engaging and has experience building social skills. The ideal candidate has experience diffusing challenging behaviors.
This is a parttime position but additional hours are available with other people receiving services at the agency.
Hours and days of work: 3 hours available Flexible evening. (attends Day Hab 5 days a week)
Starting pay: Starting pay is $18.00/hour
Location: Durhamville NY
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Ability to work independently in the persons home and/or community.
- Reliable with effective communication and organizational skills
- No experience required but experience working with people with disabilities preferred.
- New York State Drivers license reliable transportation and proof of auto insurance is required; acceptable driving record required.
- Must have technology available to download multiple apps for use in the community.
EOE
Background check fingerprinting and DMV record check will be conducted prior to hire by the nonprofit agency.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
