Day Hab DSP at In Flight, Inc – CATSKILL, New York

In Flight Inc., is a nonprofit that provides support services within a home environment and the community for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD).

$19.25- $21.75 * Must be med certified and driver eligible *

Increases based on:

As a Direct Support Professional in the Day Hab, you will be instrumental in providing daily support for adults with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities. You will be an essential part in assisting in achieving goals, promoting independence, encouraging socialization, and providing opportunities for community integration. This is a 40-hour Monday- Friday, 8am-4pm position. No required weekends and holidays off.

• Work assisting people served in becoming self-sufficient, self-advocating, self-driven, self-actualized individuals.
• Provide a full day of comprehensive, active programming for individuals served.
• Community integration to do both recreation and volunteer activities.
• Must be able to effectively drive the agency van to transport participants to and from day services.
• Assist our participants to explore and develop experiences that provide them with a good quality of life by planning and implementing a monthly activity schedule.
• Will act as a professional role model for the individuals, will maintain a professional manner and presentation at all times. .
• Follow and implement agency practices in accordance with each Individuals Individual Plan of Protective Oversight.
• Follow all NYS and OPWDD regulations regarding working with IDD populations.

In Flight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements:

• Required- High School Diploma or GED
• Acceptable driver’s license based on insurance company regulations.
• Pass NYS and OPWDD background clearances.
• Attend In Flight orientation located in Red Hook.

Skills:

• Ability to document and track information.
• Computer knowledge.
• Ability to observe and give feedback.
• Communication skills- written and oral.
• Detail orientated.
• Collaborative

Qualities/Traits:

• Highest level of integrity
• Honest
• Professional
• Empathetic
• Compassionate
• Patience
• Respectful

Benefits are offered to positions of 30 hours or more.