Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Whitepine Way IRA

Responsibilities:

• Become certified in CPR & First Aid, as well as SCIP-R, AMAP and/or Partnering for Safety (when applicable)
• Work both independently and as part of a team, and multi-task with others
• Utilize leadership skills and exhibit initiative to be a positive role model to the people we support
• Effectively communicate with team members and the people we support
• Understand directives and apply them in a variety of situations
• Directly support individuals with various intellectual disabilities, mental illnesses, and behavioral challenges

Qualifications

• Valid NYS Driver's License and meets the qualifications to be a driver for the agency
• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent