Per Diem Direct Support Professional Residential

## Description

**Per Diem Direct Support Professional - Residential**

**Salary: $19.65/hr**

**Per diem hours differ from Part time; they are flexible and may vary from site to site.**

**These trainings are required: SCIP; CPR/1st Aid & Choking.**

**Although we provide the needed trainings and pay you, these trainings****may not be held on the weekends and you may need to make yourself available M-F in order to meet this requirement.**

***Locations hiring: Schenectady/West Sand Lake/Albany/Latham***

**Education / Experience/ Skills**

**Required**

• High School Diploma or GED
• Working knowledge of Word Processing software and familiarity with Computer & Internet applications.
• Flexibility & commitment, and solid communication skill

**Preferred**

• Experience working with people with disabilities

**Who we are**

Wildwood Programs is a proud provider of educational, residential, employment, and other community-based supports to people with disabilities.

**Who we are looking for:**

We are looking for staff to build a long-term relationship with the individuals we support.

**Successful candidates** will be have the ability to interact with our individuals in a positive encouraging way, demonstrate a professional demeanor, patience, empathy and possess a strong desire to help others.

**Other Expectations:**

• To be there for the individuals & encourage growth and recognize the autonomy of those receiving support
• To stay active with Wildwood **staff are required to work at least 2 shifts a month.**
• To date with all online and in person certifications required by the program.; Overdue trainings will place you in suspension
• To support our mission to assist individual in leading self-directed lives and to foster a spirit of partnership with the individuals, other professionals, and the community
• To show up; & be prompt for all scheduled shifts.

## 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.
• It is required by all staff to be able to lift at least 50 lbs on their own with no accommodation.

**Annual Recurring Trainings**

• Corporate Compliance
• Performance Evaluation (completed by the employee’s supervisor)
• Abuse Prevention/Incident Reporting Refresher
• Fire Safety & Emergency Procedures
• Harassment Prevention in the Workplace
• BBP & TB Overview
• SCIP-R - this certification must be current and be taken within 1 Year. Best practice is that all taff take this every 10-11 months.
• CPR/FA/AED - this certification must be taken every 2 years. Best practice is that all staff take this every 22-23 months.