Direct Support Professional – Glens Falls, NY
Vanderheyden is seeking caring, compassionate, responsible and dedicated individuals to work with and care for our clients. The Direct Support Professional in our Community Services Program in Glens Falls will support our Individual Residences and Community Habilitation services.
Work Shifts: Awake Evening and Weekend shifts are available.
Flexibility required to work weekends and holidays.
In this role you will support individuals in identifying and/or acquiring skills to be as independent as possible and in establishing an environment that provides safety and skill enhancement. Primary duties and essential functions include care of individuals with a variety of needs, supervision of clients, provide environment of care, and promote and support cultural diversity and competence.
Required Education, Knowledge and Skills:
- High School Diploma/GED
- Valid NYS Driver License to ensure ability to drive agency vehicles.
- Available to work Evenings, and weekends
- Medication certified within provisional period.
- Ability to write legibly.
- Ability to communicate effectively with other disciplines and individuals served.
- Ability to perform physical interventions.
- Basic computer skills.
Abilities and Working Conditions:
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Must be able to be mobile in a multiple story building, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Willingness to respond to the needs of a culturally diverse population.
- Travel as required.
- Ability to deal positively with changing priorities in a fast paced environment.
- Display a positive, professional and proactive attitude to accomplish quality work that is in line with the agency’s mission statement.
- Seek opinions, alternative viewpoints in decision making. Understand and respect the expertise and experience of others, appreciate the different views, and the perspective and limitations of other individuals.
- Exhibits a professional, courteous demeanor with internal and external constituents.
Change Lives to Save Lives!
Apply online: https://www.infinityhr.com/extranet/JobSearch.aspx?id=121391&aid=14537
Comprehensive Benefit Package
Vanderheyden is committed to the Sanctuary Model
Equal Opportunity Employer