Direct Support Professional (Full Time) - SILP - Syracuse

Care with me in mind.If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of others Toomey is the place for you! Our mission is to help individuals achieve their highest level of capability and increase opportunities for their future success. We are committed to person-centered, family-focused services. We serve children and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities, children experiencing mental health challenges, children who cannot remain at home and require foster care placement and children who are Unaccompanied Refugee Minors who come to the United States from around the world and whose lives have been torn apart due to conflict and oppression.The Direct Support Professional will provide direct care, supervise and act as a role model to clients who reside in a group home setting or out in the community. Assist and teach clients day to day routines and basic living skills such as defined in care plans. Maintain household including meal planning and preparation. Serve as a positive liaison to schools, parents, and others who have a relationship to clients. Provide transportation for program/client activities. Assist in academic needs and participate in and plan recreation as appropriate.This is a residential program working with Teens out of foster carSchedule: Sunday through Thursday 3p-11pMust be 21 year's old and have a valid NYS driver's license with 4 points or less. High School Diploma or GED required; Associates in Human Services preferred. Experience working with at risk children or teenagers, children or teenagers with mental health diagnosis or in another human service area or in a health care field OR Bachelors degree in Human Services or related field Required. Will be required to successfully complete fingerprinting clearance.Toomey Residential and Community Services is an Equal Opportunity EmployerID: 2020-3370 External Company Name: Catholic Charities of Onondaga County External Company URL: www.ccoc.us/careers Street: Toomey Residential & Community Services