DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL Full & Part Time DSP (Manhattan, NY)

• Full and part time shifts available including 3 - 11pm, weekends, weekdays and overnights at this Upper West Side (NYC) residential program
• The pay rate range for this position is $20.00-$22.57 per hour depending on years of prior experience with NYS OPWDD programs.
• Paid training

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Prior experience assisting persons with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and/or Autism
• Ability to support people with their Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as toileting, showering and feeding
• Ability to lift an adult using a two person lift and adaptive equipment
• Successfully complete the medication administration (AMAP) course and annual recertification
• Valid Driver's license needed for most shifts

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide ongoing oversight to people living in the residence
• Provide training and support for each person in accordance with the individual personalized program plan
• Have scheduling flexibility; may be required to work beyond the normal shift

About Life’s WORC: For more than 50 years, Life’s WORC has provided high quality services and support to people with intellectual disabilities and autism in Queens, Manhattan, Nassau and Suffolk counties. Today, we support more than 2,000 people across our residential locations and community programs. We offer our employees excellent, affordable benefits, paid training and opportunities for advancement.

Life's WORC is committed to hiring diverse talent and creating a culture of equity. We are an EEO Employer.