Unity House of Cayuga County
Location
City of Ithaca, New York
Salary
$19 - $21 / HOUR
Direct Support Professionals assist individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health needs in their daily living activities. Responsibilities include providing support with hygiene, meal planning, budgeting, and developing social skills.
Candidates must have completed at least the 10th grade of high school. The role requires a commitment to empowering individuals in an inclusive, people-centered environment.
Our mission To empower and enrich the lives of people in recovery, coping with a mental illness, and/or diagnosed with a developmental disability. This is accomplished by offering services and supports in an inclusive, people-centered environment. Our vision All individuals are respected and lead lives of personal fulfillment and acceptance within our community Our values Honesty, Integrity and Respect
Come join our team and our mission to empower and enrich the lives of people living with a developmental disability, coping with mental illness and/or in recovery. Direct Support Professionals support individuals with everyday living skills such as hygiene tasks, meal prep and planning, budgeting skills and social skills. Unity House offers paid training, health and wellness benefits, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, etc. We also offer a referral bonus to our current employees!
documentation of minimally completing 10th grade of high school is required. Weekend shifts include a $.50 shift differential.
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