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Job Offer: Direct Support Professional/Driver Day Habilitation:Description de l'offre:
Direct Support Professional/Driver Day HabilitationJOB DESCRIPTIONIndependent Living, Inc., a progressive and dynamic cross-discapability services organization and a leader in the provision of peer services in the Hudson Valley region is seeking to hire a Direct Support Professional/Driver Day Habilitation in Newburgh. The Direct Support Professional/Driver Day Habilitation will be responsible for safely transporting participants from their homes to the agency in the morning and back home in the afternoon as well as to various community programs during the day. The Direct Support Professional/Driver Day Habilitation will also work with participants on their valued goals and accomplish various activities. Spanish speaking is a plus. Must have a valid unrestricted driver's license. A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. tasks AND RESPONSIBILITIES: » Ensures that participants work on stated goals as they participate in various community activities. » Mediates in a diplomatic manner any issues and problems that may come up during everyday activities. » Ensures that participants have every opportunity to participate in chosen activities to the extent they are able, and that the activity is adapted or modified to meet the needs of the individual. » Works with participants in accomplishing various Activities of everyday Living (ADLs) as outlined in the individual's day habilitation plan. » Provides input to the Employment & Family Services Director and Program Coordinator for goals to be included in the participants day habilitation plans. » Assists participants with Activities of everyday Living (ADLs), including toileting, as needed. » Completes everyday and monthly paperwork in a timely manner as required by program regulations set forth by the HVDDSO and OPWDD. » Monitors, as needed, program participants while they are in transit to and from the Independent Living Center and/or activities in the community. » Performs other tasks as required by the needs of the position. » The above list of responsibilities is not intended to be all inclusive, other responsibilities and/or training may be assigned or required. Qualifications required » High school diploma or equivalent; college degree in human services or the equivalent preferred. » practice working with people with developmental disabilities is strongly preferred. » Spanish speaking a plus. » Valid, NYS Driver License with clean driving record. » Strong communication expertise; both written and oral. » expertise of available community resources. » First Aid and CPR certification, preferred. » Must be dependable, flexible and positive in approach, organized and hard working. » Honesty, respect for diversity, high personal standards, language and behaviors reflecting such values and the Independent Living philosophy. SHIFT: » Monday through Friday 7:30am-3:30pm BENEFITS: » 401(k) » Health insurance » Dental insurance » Vision insurance » Life insurance » Flexible Spending Account (FSA) » Paid time off QualificationsQualifications required» High school diploma or equivalent; college degree in human services or the equivalent preferred. » practice working with people with developmental disabilities is strongly preferred. » Spanish speaking a plus. » Valid, NYS Driver License with clean driving record. » Strong communication expertise; both written and oral. » expertise of available community resources. » First Aid and CPR certification, preferred. » Must be dependable, flexible and positive in approach, organized and hard working. » Honesty, respect for diversity, high personal standards, language and behaviors reflecting such values and the Independent Living philosophy. Por favor, ayudanos a crear un sociedad libre sin barreras! Help us create a barrier-free society! Profil / Compétences:
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