Direct Support Professional (NY - Residential)

• →Help the people we support to have meaningful lives, listen to their dreams, and help them learn skills to live the lives they choose.
• →Encourage each individual to tell us what is important to them and important for them. Involve them in activities that match their interests, goals and dreams for the future.
• →Assist individuals we support learn how to develop and maintain positive relationships with people in their community.
• →Respect the rights of the people we support and teach them to advocate for themselves.
• →Use our person-centered philosophy throughout the day. Use each moment as a teachable moment.
• →Get to know the individual by listening and observing what is important to him or her.
• →Show a positive attitude toward work and others.
• →Protect the health of the people you support. This may include giving medication, following doctor’s orders, going to medical appointments, and/or seeking emergency medical care when necessary.
• →Keeping the people, you support safe at all times by providing the level of supervision described in the person’s service plan.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Driver's license preferred, but not required
• Some experience in healthcare or human services is a plus 

The Center for Family Support provides equal employment opportunities to all. We celebrate the wonderful qualities that make each of us unique and greatly value how they enrich the work we do. If you want to work with a caring group of people making a difference in the lives of the people we serve, apply today!

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