Direct Support Professional Residential - On Call

Company: ACHIEVE
Location: Binghamton
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

Direct Support Professional Residential - On Call Department: 69 IRA Supervised: Various Location: Binghamton, NY START YOUR APPLICATION (https://apply.hrmdirect.com/resumedirect/ApplyOnline/Apply.aspx?req\_id=1015127=1015127-CJB-0) Position: Direct Support Professional ResidentialOn Call- Part Time Variable position allows you to pick up shift openings in our residential supported homes that fit into your schedule. On call Direct Support Professionals are required to pick up at least one shift per month. Are you seeking meaning and purpose in your work life? Do you want to help people discover their unique abilities, promote independence, create friendships, and make a difference every day? ACHIEVE has immediate human services openings for caring staff members who want to positively impact the people we serve!Residential Services: ACHIEVE operates houses, supervised residences, and supportive apartments in Broome, Chenango and Tioga Counties. These are places to call home for people with varying levels of disabilities while providing support to the residents for community activities and work.+ Volunteering for local charities and churches+ Enjoying our local parks+ Shopping+ Eating at local restaurantsThese are a few of the things a Direct Support Professional will do:+ Provide training and assistance to the people who receive services in order to help them develop and/or improve independent living skills such as cooking, housekeeping, laundry skills, grocery shopping, etc.+ Provide assistance and training to people who receive services to assist them in developing and/or improving personal care skills; i.e. showering, tooth brushing, toileting, bathing, etc.+ Providing training in money management such as budgeting, banking and making appropriate purchases.+ Administering medications and documentation according to procedure.+ Accompanying people who live in the homes to the grocery stores and other stores for on-site training in purchasing.+ Transporting people who receive services and assisting with appointments, recreational and/or other activities as needed.These are some Special Requirements of a Direct Support Professional:+ A valid driver-s license and good driving record acceptable to the Agency-s insurance carrier.+ Obtaining and maintaining certification in Medication Administration, CPR, First Aid and SCIP (this training and certification is provided by ACHIEVE.)+ Prior human services experience is helpful, but not requried.These are the Qualifications needed for ta Direct Support Professional. Prior experience is not necessary:High School Graduate or GED with some knowledge of or experience working with developmentally disabled preferred.orA combination of education and experience that in the opinion of the reviewing agency meets or exceeds the above standards of the programWhat attributes are we seeking???Someone who has initiative and is: caring, respectful, positive, dependable, punctual, and likes to work as part of a close team. To protect the safety of the individuals we support and staff, ACHIEVE encourages employees to be current on all recommended vaccinations, including but not limited to: COVID-19. If you accept an offer of employment, you will be required to prove that you have received your 1st of the 2-shot vaccination series or 1 shot of the J COVID-19 vaccine or have a valid religious or medical reason not to be vaccinated prior to your start date. #humanservices START YOUR APPLICATION (https://apply.hrmdirect.com/resumedirect/ApplyOnline/Apply.aspx?req\_id=1015127=1015127-CJB-0)

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