Community Hab - Direct Support Professional

## Description
**Community Habilitation -Direct Support Professional**
**This position is less than 20 hours /week**
**Pay rate $19.15/hr**
**Requirements**

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• A valid NYS driver's license and ability to drive and driving record acceptable for agency insurance coverage are required.
• Access to a vehicle needed to provide services.

**Who we are:**

Wildwood Programs is a proud provider of educational, residential, employment, and other community-based supports to people with disabilities and their families. We hire those dedicated to making a difference in people’s lives. [Click to learn more about Wildwood](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iw9PjrEd8M)

**Who are we looking for:**

We are hiring people who enjoy working with others and will promote independence, self-esteem and community integration, to individuals with developmental disabilities.

**Summary:**As a community Habilitation DSP you are matched to an individual based on likes, location and availability. Generally you will be going out into the community with the individual. This position requires a great amount of commitment, self-motivation and solid communication skills.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following (Other duties may be assigned):**

**The work is usually one to one**

• Participates in a person centered approach to program plan development and participates in activities to build competencies and integrate individuals into their communities.
• Assists individuals we serve to identify social, recreation and other community resources the individual may wish to access and devise plans to achieve that access.
• Negotiates schedules and daily activities directly with the individual and/or caregiver. Establish and maintain regular hours with individual(s) that you work with
• Completes all mandated reporting requirements by Wildwood and regulating agencies.

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## Qualifications
**Additional Requirements:**

• A valid NYS driver's license and ability to drive and driving record acceptable for agency insurance coverage are required.
• May need daily access to a vehicle based on program needs.