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NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities · 3 weeks ago

Direct Support Assistant

Rockland County, NY

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$43K/yr - $52K/yr

The NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities is dedicated to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. As a Direct Support Assistant, you will provide essential supports and services to help individuals lead richer lives, ensuring their health, safety, and community integration.

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Responsibilities

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

Responsible for driving New York State-owned vehicles (i.e. 12-Passenger, 15-Passenger, customized Wheel-Chair Accessible Vans) throughout New York State and/or New York City

Qualification

DiplomaPersonal care assistanceAdvocacy skillsCommunication skills

Required

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

Benefits

Health Care Coverage

Paid Parental Leave

Retirement Program

Professional Development and Education and Training

Life insurance and Disability insurance

Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs.

Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan.

Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses.

Paid Holidays and Leave: Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year. Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially. Five (5) days paid personal leave each year. Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year. Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events.

Company

NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities

The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is responsible for coordinating services for New Yorkers with developmental disabilities, including intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, Prader-Willi syndrome, and other neurological impairments.

Founded in 1978