Racker

Direct Support Professional - Day Services

Racker  •  $18/hr  •  New York (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Are you a self starter looking to support the community you live in? Are you able to motivate and advocate for those around you-Join our team and foster meaningful community experiences for individuals with developmental disabilities! Day Services DSP is responsible for providing person-centered support to individuals in a Community-Based Day Habitation Program Position focuses on helping individuals pursue meaningful goals, explore interests, build social connections, develop life skills, and actively participate in their communities. Candidate will spend the majority of their day supporting one or more individuals in community settings and facilitating activities based on the individual's interests, preferences, and goals.

$18.00 per hr! We offer Tuition Assistance, A No premium Individual Health Insurance Plan option, and a 20% Discount on Childcare Services for children and grandchildren of staff.

Reports to the Day Services Manager.

Responsibilities

  • Transport to and from community locations using agency vehicles.
  • Comfortable navigating and driving in communities
  • Implement individualized habitation plans.
  • Assist individuals with identifying and participating in meaningful community experiences.
  • Support the development of skills, for example: social skills, self advocacy, money management, community integration, leisure skills, and independent living skills. (ETC)
  • Facilitate participation in recreational, educational, volunteer, wellness, and social opportunities throughout the community.
  • Independently adjust plans and activities as needed while ensuring opportunities remain aligned with day-hab goals.
  • Foster positive relationships with peers and community members
  • Provide appropriate levels of support while promoting independence and personal growth.
  • Adapt activities and supports to meet the individuals abilities, interests, and goals.
  • Maintain awareness of health, safety, while in the community.
  • Make sound decisions while working independently in the community.
  • Identify new community resources, events, locations, etc to support individual interests
  • Complete daily documentation using a mobile device
  • Complete vehicle mileage logs
  • Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members
  • Advocate for individuals rights and inclusion within the community
  • Provide support to additional individuals as assigned during group activities and program events.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED is required.
  • Successful candidates will have demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team, strong written and oral communications skills, and a commitment to furthering human interdependence.
  • Candidates must meet approved driver criteria in accordance with organizational policy.
    • In order to be an approved driver at Racker, you must currently have a valid drivers license for at least 1 year with a clean record OR a valid drivers license for 3 years and no more than 4 points on your license.

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Racker

About Racker

Since 1948, Racker has been many things to many different people.

We are a community, a friend, a family, and a provider of services, supports and opportunities that help people live happy and fulfilling lives. Knowing that we work within a system that is limited to helping people once they’ve received a “label” of a disability, Racker chooses instead to focus on what it is that truly makes people, all people, happy- having friends, learning new things, and being independent.

We don’t focus on labels. We focus on people. We continue the vision of our founding families, that all people will be valued members of a welcoming community. That vision is the foundation for everything we do, and we work to share it throughout our community.

Vision

We envision a world where all people know they belong.

Mission

We support people with disabilities and their families to lead fulfilling lives by providing opportunities to learn and be connected with others.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Ithaca, NY
Year Founded
1948
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