Job Information
EPI Community Habilitation Direct Support Professional in Rochester, New York
We accept applications for open positions. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Empowering People's Independence (EPI) provides support for people with developmental disabilities, epilepsy, and brain injury through progressive, tailored care to improve their health, wellbeing, independence, and social inclusion.
Job Purpose:
The Community Hab DSP role is primarily responsible for supporting people with intellectual/developmental disabilities as they become further integrated into their communities. You will use your training daily, in addition to your own knowledge and skills to support and guide people toward a healthy and safe lifestyle of their choosing.
Essential Functions:
· Ensure ongoing health and safety for the person being supported.
· Support, train, and guide people as they socialize, make purchases, volunteer, exercise, or engage in other community-based activities of their choosing, guided by the Person-Centered Planning process.
· Provide transportation as deemed appropriate for the day’s activities.
· Complete online documentation which meets all OPWDD regulations in a timely manner.
· Report all incidents to the Program Supervisor and agency QI Team.
· Other duties as assigned within scope of practice.
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma/GED
Qualifications:
· Valid & current NYS Driver’s License
· Must have vehicle as job requires transporting person supported via personal automobile
· Familiarity with computers; documentation is web based
· No experience necessary, although previous experience in the field of intellectual/developmental disabilities is preferred.
Professional Deportment: Consistently demonstrate EPI’s Values:
Integrity
Courage
Adaptability
Respect
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay Range: $17.50/hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Evening shift
Weekend availability
Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
NYS Drivers License (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Empowering People's Independence(EPI)
1650 South Avenue
Rochester, N.Y. 14620
Call or Text us at (585)204-0896
recruiter@epiny.org
Job Details
Job Family Administrative
Pay Type Hourly