We accept applications for open positions. We are an equal opportunity employer. Community Services Direct Support Professional Job Purpose: The primary responsibility of a Direct Support Professional is to assist individuals with brain injury, intellectual disabilities, and other neurological disabilities in achieving a challenging, stimulating, dignified life by serving as an advocate and liaison for and on behalf of individuals' rights and benefits. 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 graduate or equivalent; one-year experience in the human service field preferred. · Qualifications: • Valid & current NYS Driver's License • Must have vehicle as job requires transporting people supported via personal automobile and/or agency vehicle. • Familiarity with computers; documentation is web based • No experience necessary, although previous experience in the field of intellectual/developmental disabilities is preferred. • Must be able to complete training to obtain certification to perform Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention -Revised (SCIP-R), CPR, First Aide and AED; and maintain certifications Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Must be able to talk, hear, sit for extended periods of time, stand for limited periods of time, use hand to finger, stretch with hands and arms, stooping or crouching for file retrieval and access, speaking with clarity and accuracy, listening, and the ability to engage in repetitive motion activities i.e., typing. • Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. • Good motor coordination skills to include eyes, hands, and feet. While performing the duties of this position, the employee travels by automobile and/or Agency Van and will be exposed to changing weather conditions. Pay Range: $18.50 - $22.50 Professional Deportment: Consistently demonstrate EPI’s Values: 1. Integrity 2. Courage 3. Adaptability 4. Respect Benefits: + Dental insurance + Health insurance + Life insurance + Paid time off + Vision insurance Work Location: Endicott, NY, #IND 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 Direct Support Pay Type Hourly Travel Required Yes