Constructive Partnerships Unlimited Hiring for Driver / Direct Support Professional Full Time

Job Brief

The Driver/DSP will transport staff to and from work locations, as well as, take the people we support on community outings. The Driver/DSP will also work in our day program or residential program as needed for staff coverage to maintain staff levels.

Position Duties (include but are not limited to the following):

• Responsible for the individual’s well being.
• Driving staff to and from work locations.
• Taking the people we support on community outings.
• Assist participants with activities of daily living including toileting, grooming, oral hygiene, meal programs, and specialized medical needs as required.
• May administer medications and records same.
• Facilitation in the utilization of special equipment.
• Responds to changes in the individual’s condition.
• Shall accompany people we serve to clinic appointments, outside programming, recreation programs, etc. as required.
• Shall be responsible to maintain staffing ratio by being available for mandatory overtime as required.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Physical Expectations

This position requires that employees are able to stand and or sit for prolonged periods of time. The employees must also be able to lift and transport people we serve and perform all physical aspects of the job.

Requirements:

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Experience: E xperience working with people who experience Developmental Disabilities preferred.

License: New York State Driver’s License and Agency Insurability