1. Com Hab Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Part-time
We are currently interviewing for the following locations and schedules:
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Bronx: afternoons and weekend flexibility - 10 hours/week
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New Rochelle: weekday and weekend flexibility - up to 36 hours/week.
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Harrison: flexible weekday afternoons and flexible weekends - up to 20 hours/week
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Montrose: daytime weekdays - up to 11 hours/week
Job Functions:
Support and oversight for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. These are one-to-one positions in the personal homes of the people we serve. Flexible daytime and afternoon hours meet your needs and are available any day of the week.
Starting Rate: $18.00/hour
Benefits:
Sick time accrual after the 90-day probationary period, 403(b) contribution/enrollment from the start date & 403(b) Employer matching.
Qualifications:
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High School Diploma or GED; some college is a plus
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Ability to virtually attend paid NYS Mandated OPWDD training when needed
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Participate in required background screening
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Work or life experience supporting people with intellectual/developmental/mental health disabilities is a plus, but not required.
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Ability to work independently in someone’s home and community
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Comfortable writing reports on progress and documenting notes electronically.
2. Residential Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Full-time/Part-time/Per- diem
We are currently interviewing for the following location and schedule.
Location: Mohegan Lake - Independent Residential Alternative (IRA)
Job Functions:
The ideal candidate will be dedicated to enriching the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a group setting.
Responsibilities:
• Support each resident's needs and goals by taking them to medical appointments, visiting family and friends, participating in preferred leisure/recreational activities, and socializing with peers.
• Attended to each resident's needs, including assisting them with selecting their clothes, cooking, maintaining the house's cleanliness, and communicating other individual needs they may have.
• Planning and implementing activities that help foster independence and promote community involvement.
• Accompany individuals to scheduled medical appointments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements:
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A high school diploma or GED, or some college diploma is a plus.•
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Valid Driver's License, NY State Required.•
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6+ months of working or life experience supporting people with intellectual/developmental/mental health disabilities is a plus but not required.•
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Communication skills (verbal and written) with all levels of personnel, internal and external, with Taconic Innovations.
Schedule: Convenient afternoons, overnight, and per diem hours.
Available Shifts:
• 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Weekends, days vary)
• 4 pm - 12 pm (weekdays, days Vary)
• 12 am - 10 am (Thursdays only)
Starting Rate: $19/Hr