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DSP - Respite

@ Community Services for Every1
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Tonawanda, New York, United States
$20/hrOnsitePart Time
Responsibilities:support youth, teach skills, advocate rights
Requirements Summary:High School Diploma or GED; experience in respite or with children; valid NY driver license; local travel; strong communication; passion for helping others; knowledge of developmental disabilities.
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Description

Respite Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) provide a wide variety of person-centered-supports and services to youth with developmental disabilities. Respite DSPs assist in the operation of the afterschool program, Saturday Respite program and other respite opportunities available to the children. Respite DSPs empower the youth they work for by providing education, experience and exposure so they can make their own informed choices. DSPs model, teach and advocate for youth with developmental disabilities in order to support them to achieve their highest level of independent living, enable their fullest participation in society, ensure their civil and human rights are protected and promote their ability to be productive, contributing members of the community. The supports and services performed depend upon the individually developed plan.
  • A team oriented work environment
  • A chance to make difference
  • A great career path with opportunity to grow

Requirements

  • A High School Diploma or GED
  • Experience working in Respite programs or working with children
  • Must have and maintain a valid NY State Driver License
    • May be required to use personal vehicle is required for local travel (mileage is reimbursed)
  • Have a passion for serving others
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Positive work ethic
  • Knowledge of developmental disabilities

Summary

Community Services for Every1 has supported the people of our community for over 30 years.  Those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and those who are simply in need.  Every day, our efforts support over 2,000 individuals of all abilities, across counties. We are here for Western New Yorkers – all of them.

Helping those in need takes very special people.  And those people are the lifeblood of Community Services for Every1.  They’re employees who thrive on helping and who have a passion for connecting.  Who can form lifelong bonds with the people they support and make the biggest difference in the lives of fellow Western New Yorkers.

Just as we empower those we serve, we strive to empower each other.  We support our colleagues through challenges and we collaborate to find the best solutions – and we work hard to help each other grow.  Community Services for Every1 offers competitive starting pay based on directly related experience, generous time off, excellent benefits plans and an opportunity to grow!