Direct Support Assistant Jobs

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.
• You must have a high school diploma or an equivalency, such as a GED.

A valid New York State driver license to operate a Motor Vehicle REQUIRED; Ability to drive a 15-passenger van preferred; Must be current in certification of AMAP, Promote, First Aid, CPR and all SLMS online Trainings.

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Duties Description

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Office for People With Developmental Disabilities priority is the health and safety of the statewide 128,000 individuals with developmental disabilities receiving agency’s support. As a Direct Support Assistant, you would help individuals with developmental disabilities lead richer lives. Under supervision these positions will;

• Help individuals to participate in games and recreational programs.
• Administer medication in accordance with special instructions.
• Provide supports and services.
• Ensure community integration.
• Assist individuals with personal hygiene care, toileting, dining, dressing, meal preparation, lifts and transfers.
• Provide a clean safe and comfortable environment.
• Coach and encourage individuals to develop daily living skills.
• Advocate, encourage, guide and teach individuals in expressing personal choice.
• Work with other staff to carry out and record care plans.

To learn more about what direct professionals do on the job every day, go to; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnK4z3KAqtE

Additional Comments

Please note: Work Schedules

Posting 2023-074

Day Shift/ Pass Days: Tue/Wed
Saturday/Sunday Assignment
Group Home 2
22-64/66 9th St.
East Elmhurst, NY 11369

Day Shift/ Pass Days: Thu/Fri
Saturday/Sunday Assignment
Group Home 4
111-02 Francis Lewis Blvd
Springfield Gardens, NY 11429

Day Shift/ Pass Days: Mon/Tue
Saturday/Sunday Assignment
Group Home 6
39-01 21st St.
Bayside, NY 11361

Day Shift/Pass Days: Tue/Wed
Saturday/Sunday Assignment
Group Home 19
115-59 217th St.
Cambria Heights, NY 11411

• If you are currently a New York State employee serving in a permanent competitive qualifying title and eligible for a transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee.

• For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored.

• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume.

• All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.

• If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice

• OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
• Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Workforce and Talent Management Central Office at (518) 473-4785 or Email at [email protected] to obtain information and RA forms.