Direct Support Professional

Dayforce•Port Henry, NY

18h•$17 - $23

About The Position

Mountain Lakes Services’ mission is to partner with people of all abilities to live their very best lives. Its vision is to be an inspirational model for advancing people’s journey through excellence, innovation, and connections. Do you enjoy staying active while also getting the opportunity to directly support individuals who happen to have intellectual or developmental disabilities? Then Mountain Lake Services might be the place for you! We are offering a flexible schedule for all of our Direct Support Professional positions being offered throughout Essex County, NY. What you get to do: Actively participate in the planning and provision of all support services for individuals served by Mountain Lake Services including day habilitation, residential habilitation, at home residential habilitation, job coaching and respite. Provide guidance, emotional support, and crisis intervention as needed. Play a key role in developing meaningful in-house and community activities with an emphasis on age-appropriate activities and social experiences. Develop your skills in an environment rich with training opportunities and career advancement. Employees matter! Benefits include: Transitional Housing Program Option, or Sign On Bonus Paid Time Off (a heavy focus on work life balance) Health, Dental, Vision, Agency funded Life Insurance at 4x annual salary Agency Paid Retirement Educational Assistance Opportunities for advancement and training Robust Employee Assistance Program Mentorship program Pay on Demand

Requirements

Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED. Other equivalent training or certifications may be accepted.
An individual must be flexible, enjoy working with people and have good communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience and training is desired but not necessary.

Responsibilities

Actively participate in the planning and provision of all support services for individuals served by Mountain Lake Services including day habilitation, residential habilitation, at home residential habilitation, job coaching and respite.
Provide guidance, emotional support, and crisis intervention as needed.
Play a key role in developing meaningful in-house and community activities with an emphasis on age-appropriate activities and social experiences.