What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional Community Hab position at WILDWOOD PROGRAMS INC?
Job Details
Job Location: Latham, NY
Salary Range: $18.25 Hourly
Description
Direct Support Professional - Community Habilitation
Pay rate $18.25/hr
IMPORTANT INFORMATION :
- Less than 20 hours a week
- This position is NOT Self Direction; if you are Self Direction please request an application link from the family.
- We have open positions in Troy, Schenectady, Albany, Clifton Park, Colonie, and surrounding communities/areas.
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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following (Other duties may be assigned):
- Services are usually one to one
- Position allows up to 20 hours/week
- 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
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.
- May need daily access to a vehicle based on program needs.
Salary : $18
