Self-Direction Direct Support Professional

Job overview

The Self-Direction Direct Support Professional role is based in Oswego, NY, with support provided in the individual’s home, community settings, or both, depending on the service plan. Pay starts at $25 per hour. The role supports an individual in pursuing personal goals and developing communication skills. Working one-on-one, the Direct Support Professional provides person-centered support that fosters independence and community inclusion. The role may include meaningful activities, encouragement, personal care, supervision, home visits, community activities, and protective oversight, in coordination with the individual and their circle of support.

What you'll do

• Provide person-centered support and services according to the individual’s service plan
• support communication development through activities and encouragement
• duties may include personal care, supervision, home visits, community activities, and protective oversight
• comply with agency, program, and New York State OPWDD guidelines.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional

self-direction

oswego ny

oswego county opportunities

part-time

$25 per hour

person-centered support

community inclusion

communication support

after-school hours

weekend hours

flexible schedule

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Flexible after-school and weekend hours
• approximately 12 hours per week with room to grow
• opportunities for additional hours supporting other individuals.

Why this role

Part-time and flexible; approximately 12 hours per week with room to grow; flexible after-school and weekend hours; opportunities for additional hours supporting other individuals.

About the employer

Oswego County Opportunities, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.