What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional - Self Direction position at The Arc Madison Cortland?
Positions available in many parts of Madison County - DeRuyter, Erieville, Canastota, Cazenovia, Earlville, Chittenango
Positions also available in some areas of Oneida County - Verona, Rome
Assists an individual with developmental disabilities with skill acquisition, retention, or improvement in self-help, socialization, and adaptive skills. Assists in the development and attainment of life goals. Provides support and services to individuals to attain independence, productivity, and integration.
General Duties/Responsibilities:
-Provides individualized care as outlined in the service plan.
-Prepares documentation and submits reports as required via electronic platform (need own access to a smart phone).
-Attends all established or assigned meetings and trainings. (To begin the job, a 1 day orientation is necessary.)
-Provides First Aid/CPR as requested by the participant.
-Provides safe transport as requested by the participant.
-Maintains confidentiality of person served.
-Acts in accordance with policies, procedures, and the Agency Corporate Compliance Policy. Reports suspected or actual violations thereof to the appropriate party.
-Maintains professional decorum at all times.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Do you have reliable transportation?
- Do you have limited availability? If so, what is your availability?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 50% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $25
