DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (WNY)

Company: PEOPLE INC.
Location: Hamburg
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

SIGN ON BONUS FULL TIME $750 AND PART TIME $375!We have direct support career opportunities in residential, respite and day services. There are full time and part time positions available with day, late afternoon, evening, overnight or weekend shifts. Direct support professionals play an important role in empowering people with developmental disabilities and other special needs to live successful and fulfilling lives. In this position, you would be assisting people as needed in all activities of daily living and personal care needs.As a direct support professional in a residential setting, you would work in the personal living environment of the people served by People Inc. Full and part time, evening, overnight and weekend shifts available.As a direct support professional in a respite setting, you would work with children, teens and adults with developmental disabilities to provide fun and enriching activities. Part time late afternoon and weekend shifts available.As a direct support professional in a day services setting, you would work on-site and in the community to explore experiences that are meaningful to the people served by People Inc. Full and part time day shifts available.Requirements

• 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid Driver's License that meets agency policy.
• Ability to read and comprehend plans and documentation.
• Basic computer skills necessary for communication and documentation.
• Ability to meet physical requirements of the position when performing the following: standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling and climbing.
• Lifting requirement 35 lbs.Why People Inc.?When you join the People Inc. team, you can make a difference in the lives of people receiving services while also receiving great benefits (generous PTO, PTO buyback, affordable insurance, tuition reimbursement, career mentoring, shift incentives and more), flexibility and the opportunity to help others move closer to their life goals and dreams. People Inc. is Western New York's largest and most experienced provider of programs for people with developmental disabilities and other special needs. We understand that working one on one with people who have disabilities, and helping them in all aspects of daily life takes a special person - someone who's dedicated, caring and compassionate - that's how we treat our employees.#DSP

Keywords: PEOPLE INC., Buffalo , DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (WNY), Other , Hamburg, New York