• Direct Support Professional 1 (HCBS) - (Syracuse,…

    Elmcrest Children's Center (Syracuse, NY)


    Salary Range $18.00 - $23.00 Hourly

     

    Level Entry

     

    Position Type Part Time

     

    Job Shift Flexible

     

    Education Level 4 Year Degree

     

    Travel Percentage Road Warrior

    Description

    The HCBS DSP works under the direction of the Regional Supervisor. The DSP is responsible for providing Community Self-Advocacy Training & Supports, Prevocational, Supported employment and/or Planned Respite in a high quality manner to children and their families.

    Responsibilities:

    + Provide high-quality, well-informed direct service to children and families , including planning appropriate activities

    + Participate in initial and ongoing assessments in order to develop effective services for children; advocate and support the child and family when needed; communicate ideas and feedback on goals to create a comprehensive and accurate strategy for care

    + Work cooperatively with collateral contacts, including care managers

    + Travel within a region in order to meet with families and collaterals in the home and community

    + Flexibility around the scheduling needs of the child and/or family; evenings and weekends required

    + Complete all required documentation within expected timeframes

    + Attend supervisions and staff meetings

    + Other duties as assigned

    Qualifications

    + Bachelors Degree required

    + 1 year of experience in working with individuals with developmental, medical, or mental health needs

    +  Ability to be flexible, empathetic, and work both independently and on a team

    + Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, as well as a strong attention to detail

    + Self-confidence and an ability to work with a variety of people

    + Flexibility in scheduling including evening and/or weekend hours.

    + Valid, unrestricted driver’s license with reliable transportation

    + · Effective problem-solving skills.

    + · Computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Outlook.

    + · Compliance with required background checks, including fingerprinting and drug testing.

    + · Successful completion of all mandatory training

    Essential Job Qualifications:

    + Ability to lift 25 pounds without assistance.

    + Able to provide crisis intervention including physical restraints. Restraints may include resistive force, bending, squatting, kneeling, lying down, and holding youth in order to maintain safety.

    + Ability to sit, squat, crouch and stand for elongated periods of time

    + Ability to lift arms over head in upward reaching motion

    + Ability to walk up and downstairs up to several times per day.