Arc Herkimer will be holding On the Spot Interviews on Wednesday July 10, 2019 from 10 am to 12 pm at Herkimer Working Solutions, 320 N. Prospect Street. They are hiring full time and part time Direct Support Professionals. Positions are available in home settings, classroom settings and in the community. The job posting is below:

NY1307783

Direct Support Professional

Enrich...encourage...make a difference...join the team today!!!

Arc Herkimer is looking for energetic and motivated staff to work with individuals with disabilities and help them achieve their goals! Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) promote positive self-esteem of individuals in a home setting, classroom setting or in the community through consistent positive interactions, support, encouragement, and unconditional respect of individuals' rights. They have part-time, full-time and relief positions available.

Activities/duties include:

• Help individuals in the community increase independence and integration.
• Offer individuals a safe and loving home atmosphere within the community.
• Assist individuals in a classroom setting to achieve goals through community activities as well as site based settings.
• Develop and maintain positive, open communication with individuals' family members, and project a caring, professional image which fosters confidence in staff's ability to provide care.
• Direct care duties as necessary, including assisting individuals with toileting, medication needs, illness issues, fire evacuations, or other emergent situations.
• Assist with the daily routine of the house or classroom, which may include meal preparation, lifting and transferring.

Position requirements:

• High school diploma/GED.
• Valid driver's license.
• Positions in the community and classroom require a vehicle.
• Associate's and Bachelor's degrees in a related field such as psychology, sociology, etc. are compensated at a higher rate.
• No previous experience is required - they provide paid training!

DSPs must complete all program requirements within designated time frames, such as in-service trainings. Positions are located in Dolgeville, Little Falls, Herkimer, Mohawk, Ilion, and Frankfort.

Please visit their website at www.archerkimer.org to fill out an online application.

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