Disabled Persons Action Organization is looking for a full time Direct Support Professional to join our Free Standing Respite program in Watertown. Part time positions are also available.

The days/hours of the position will vary, but will include weekdays and weekends. Typical shifts include 4pm - 12am, 12am - 8am and 12pm - 8pm. Other shifts may be required to meet the needs of the program. The prospective employee will work between 35 and 40 hours weekly, and will be eligible for paid time off and benefits after a successful 90-day introductory period.

Free Standing Respite House: The free standing respite program is for a developmentally disabled person of any age. An individual may stay for as little as an hour, overnight, for the weekend, a week, etc. Each stay may not be more than 30 consecutive days. The house is staffed by experienced people who try to make the individual's stay as much fun, as relaxing, and as much like home as possible. Guest are accepted by appointment only unless an emergency arises. Shifts include evenings and weekends, day and overnight hours.

Required Experience, Education and Training:

• Prospective employees must possess a high school diploma or equivalency, with one (1) year of experience with the developmentally disabled, or similar field. (Preferred)
• Knowledge: Principles and practices or supervision of developmentally disabled children and adults. (Preferred)
• License: Possession of a valid New York State motor vehicle operator's license. Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Physically able to work direct-care.

Benefits & Paid Time Off

The following benefits will be available through payroll deductions after a successful 90-day introductory period: affordable health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, short term/long term disability, voluntary/permanent life insurance and FSA/HRA accounts.

Employees receive a generous paid time off package to include personal time, vacation time, sick time and paid holidays.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $15.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
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Experience:

• Direct Support Professional: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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