Requirements:

In Flight is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits are available at 30 hours

All Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are expected to wear sturdy, closed-toe footwear that enables them to have good traction and balance. DSPs are expected to avoid clothing that is excessively tight, short or revealing. No part of under garments should be visible outside clothing. Shirts and tops should cover the entire torso. Hats/hoods and sunglasses will be removed while indoors.

SKILLS

Language Skills: The employee must have the ability to read, comprehend, and write simple instructions, short correspondence/memos. Have the ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.

Mathematical Skills: Have the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide 2-3 digit numbers using units of United States’ currency, weight, volume and distance measurements.

Reasoning Skills: Have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Have the ability to problem-solve involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid NYS driver license with acceptable driving record by agency insurance standards.
• The employee is required to successfully complete several agency trainings, including but not limited to crisis intervention and prevention training, Medication Administration, PR/First Aid, Driver Certification and Behavior Management. Upon hire and as required through certification standards

PHYSICAL DEMANDS are representative of those that must be met by an employee in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. The employee must be able to lift up to 50lbs.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: The employee agrees to comply with the Corporate Compliance Policy and all laws, rules, regulations and standards of conduct relating to the position. All staff must pass all NYS Justice Center Background Check Requirements, and Physical. In addition, the employee has a duty to report any suspected violations of the law (including any motor vehicle infractions) to the Human Resources Department.