Direct Support Assistant

Minimum Qualifications -You must have a high school diploma or an equivalency, such as a GED. -You must have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State. You will be required to maintain a valid driver's license throughout your employment as a DSA. -You must meet physical and agility standards.

Duties Description Office for People With Developmental Disabilities priority is the health and safety of the statewide 128,000 individuals with developmental disabilities receiving agencys support. As a Direct Support Assistant, you would help individuals with developmental disabilities lead richer lives. Under supervision these positions will: -Provide supports and services. -Advocate, encourage, guide and teach individuals in expressing personal choice. -Ensure community integration. -Assist individuals with personal hygiene care, toileting, dining, dressing, meal preparation, lifts and transfers. -Help individuals to participate in games and recreational programs. -Coach and encourage individuals to develop daily living skills. -Provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment. -Work with other staff to carry out care plans and to record care plans. -Administer medication in accordance with special instructions.

To learn more about what direct professionals do on the job every day, go to; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnK4z3KAqtE

Additional Comments Please note that starting salary for this title reflects the increased hiring salary and geographic pay differential. Posted Hiring Salary includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for Grade 9 ($41,399), Increased Hiring Salary ($5,420) and Geographic Differential ($4,000). Geographic Differential added to the job rate ($50,884).

To Apply: Please email your resume to Finger.Lakes.Careers@opwdd.ny.gov and reference vacancy ID #155762 in your email.