Self-Direction DSP - Central Square Area (Job #ES-JC)
Self-Direction DSP- Central Square NY (10 minutes from the Central Square exit on 81)
ARISE/Exceptional Family Resources is seeking a Community Habilitation Direct Support Professional (DSP) to work with a young man with Cerebral Palsy developmental disorder and seizures. He is very friendly and does have some behaviors at times. He enjoys being social swimming in his home pool listening to music dancing going for walks and spending time with his family. He is interested in developing more skills to increase his independence learning to make healthy lifestyle choices and spending more time doing what interests him.
Responsibility in this role will be you will be accompanying him at his family home going on walks helping him practice independent living skills and participate with him in his hobbies of choice. You would also need to be able to assist him with daily personal care and changing. He requires assistance with transferring as he is unsteady on his feet. Must be comfortable with individuals that use wheelchairs as he does use one. Someone that would be able to physical assist is preferred. He is seeking an upbeat motivating individual that wants to help him work on his goals.
Prior experience is preferred and being comfortable around pets in the home.
Hours and Days of work:
The schedule would be Saturday 12- 5/6pm and Sunday 1230 5/6pm
Payrate:
$29.00 per hour.
Background check fingerprinting and DMV record check will be conducted prior to hire by the non-profit agency.
Over 40 years ago, a few dedicated families sat down at a kitchen table with a deep and pressing need to find reliable, quality support for their children with…