Direct Support Professional EH-SR

Self-Direction DSP - Yorktown Heights Ny Area (Job #EH-SR)

Indera, Inc. is seeking a Community Habilitation Professional to work in the Yorktown Heights, NY area providing community habilitation to a young man whose interests include watching tv, playing on his tablet, and being outdoors.

With the support of his family, he is looking for individuals who are reliable, caring, and able to work with someone who has a strong advocate for him and understands his wants and communicates well with them. The staff would need to be able to help him to learn independent living skills, safety skills, social skills, and helping him to attend clubs and classes of his interest.

DSP’s will also be responsible for providing transportation to and from community outings. Prior experience in the field of developmental disabilities is a plus but not required. High school diploma required. Background check, fingerprinting, and DMV record check will be conducted prior to hire by the non-profit agency, along with general initial training. Specific training for this individual will be provided by the family with ongoing support provided by the agency supervisor. The support broker involved with the person’s self-directed services will also be available for assistance when needed.

 General responsibilities will also include:

• Follow individual’s staff action plan/daily activity schedule.
• Complete all necessary paperwork as needed and in a timely manner to submit for timesheets, reimbursements, and notes
• Must understand and comply with all HIPAA related guidelines
• Complete all required training when they are due

Flexibility in scheduling can be requested and will be between the family and the staff; current available shifts are flexible and to be discussed with the family. Evening and weekend availability may be required. The payrate is currently $32/hr. to start with limited reimbursement for mileage. Indera, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Effective communication and organizational skills required.
• Flexibility with assignments and schedule required.
• Reliable transportation to arrive to job site at scheduled time.
• Experience working with people with Developmental Disabilities preferred.
• Must have technology available to download multiple apps for use in the community and abide by Indera's technology policy.