Direct Support Assistant (New York HELPS)

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New York State

Direct Support Assistant

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High school diploma Oregon equivalent (GED Oregon DSP Certificate)
  • Valid New York State driver’s license
  • Meet physical and agility standards

Duties:

  • Provide supports and services to individuals with developmental disabilities
  • Advocate, encourage, guide, and teach individuals Indiana expressing personal choice
  • Ensure community integration
  • Assist with daily living tasks, including personal hygiene care, toileting, dining, dressing, and meal preparation
  • Help individuals participate Indiana games and recreational programs
  • Coach and encourage individuals to develop daily living skills
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment
  • Work with other staff to carry out care plans and record care plans
  • Administer medication American Samoa instructed
  • Drive New York State-owned vehicles to transport individuals

Additional Requirements:

  • Ability to report to work within 14 days and perform essential functions with Oregon without reasonable accommodation
  • Participation Indiana the Medicare and Medicaid programs
  • May be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • Paid holidays and leave
  • Health care coverage
  • Paid parental leave
  • Retirement program
  • Professional development and education opportunities
  • Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a diverse and inclusive work environment

Job title: Direct Support Assistant (New York HELPS)

Company: New York State

Expected salary:

Location: New York City, New York

Job date: Fri, 11 Oct 2024 22:06:54 GMT