Direct Support Professional EL-VR

1:1 Part-Time Support Staff Needed – Syracuse NY (EL-VR)

A 29-year-old female in the Syracuse area is looking for a Direct Support Professional to assist her with pursuing her hobbies and interests, learn independent living skills, and incorporate safety skills in the community.

She is very friendly and likes to be around people. She enjoys going to library events, groups of interest, exploring outside, and trying new things. She likes bowling, singing and dancing, watching television, and doing arts and crafts.

The ideal candidate is active and patient, willing to travel to different locations. The ideal candidate must be attentive and observant, as this individual tends to mimic the behavior of others without realizing and is working on understanding stranger danger. The ideal candidate must be encouraging and open-minded. The ideal candidate must be willing to participate alongside the individual during selected activities.

This is a part-time position, but additional hours are available with other people receiving services at the agency.

Hours and days of work: Up to 12 hours per week, potentially more in the future. Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays 4-7pm, and 2-3 hours/flexible times on weekends

Starting pay: $19.25/hour and increases with years of relevant experience.

Location: Syracuse, NY