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SalaryDSP (Direct Support Professionals and Direct Care Workers) Needed Urgently to work with Children and Teens with autism, developmental disabilities and physical disabilities
OPWDD Self Direction Case working at Hamaspik of Kings County
Employees are interviewed, hired, trained and supervised by the parents of the children
JOB PAY:
Pay is $18 per hour
40 hours a week
SCHEDULE: 40 HOURS A WEEK
Sunday 9am-9pm (12 hour shift)
Monday 3pm-8pm (5 hour shift)
Tuesday 3pm-8pm (5 hour shift)
Wednesday 3pm-8pm (5 hour shift)
Thursday (DAY OFF)
Friday OFF (DAY OFF)
LOCATION: Brooklyn, NY (Inside Clients Home)
JOB DUTIES:
Working with special needs and disabled pre teens and teens with autism, adhd, mobility issues and behavior issues
Job is performed in the client's home and in the community
Duties:
In the home:
1. Babysitting the children when parents leave the home, 2. Babysitting the children when parents need free time in the home, 3. Feeding, bathing, and cleaning up after the children, 4. Reading books to children, Painting and coloring with the children, playing video games with the children, 5. Taking the children on walks to the store and to sight see around the neighborhood, 6. Giving the children medicine and skincare, 7. Changing diapers of the child and keeping them neat, clean and safe at all times. 8. Providing companionship and friendship to the child. 8. Working on goals with the children to help gain independence. 9. Providing respite relief to caregivers.
In the community:
1. Taking the children to amusement parks, 2. Taking the children to the playground, 3. Accompanying children on family trips and outings, 4. Taking the children to kiddie pools and sprinklers, 5. Taking the children to indoor bounce houses and play places. 6. Giving the children medicine and skincare, 7. Changing diapers of the children and keeping them neat, clean and safe at all times. 8. Providing companionship and friendship to the children. 9. Working on goals with the children to help gain independence. 10. Providing respite relief to caregivers (babysitting).
REQUIREMENTS:
*Must have at least 1 year of VERIFIABLE experience caring for special needs or disabled children or adults (either professionally or personally)
*Must be flexible, open and available for last minute schedule changes and on call hours
*Must be willing to work 12 hour shift on weekends straight through with minimal breaks (children cannot be left alone)
*Must be able to work one full weekend a month from Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon (either in the clients home or your home)
*Must be able to work during ALL school holidays EXCEPT Easter Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day (advance notice will be given)
*Must be willing to change diapers of children and teenagers (Not potty trained)
*Must be willing to use lightweight transport wheelchair when traveling in the community (Children have some mobility issues)
*Must be able to lift children and teenagers to assist them with getting on beds and swings
*Must be willing to deal with behaviors in a positive manner without verbal or physical abuse
*Must have a great deal of patience and compassion
Keywords
Direct Support Professional, DSP, Direct care staff, Direct care worker, Respite Worker, Comm hab worker, Community Habilitation Worker, Paraprofessional, Home Attendant, Home Health Aide, Personal Care Aide, Special Education Teacher
Relevant keywords
Special Needs Babysitter, Special Needs Nanny, Caregiver, Companion, Teacher's Aide, BCBA, Residential Aide, Group Home Staff, Daycare Worker, Recreational Aide, After school worker
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- After school
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- On call
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
Application Question(s):
- MUST ANSWER THIS QUESTION TO BE CONSIDERED
Are you able to work ALL school holidays NOT INCLUDING Easter Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day?
- MUST ANSWER THIS QUESTION TO BE CONSIDERED
Are you able to babysit the client for one full weekend once a month from Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon without breaks? You can do this in your home or in the clients home.
- MUST ANSWER THIS QUESTION TO BE CONSIDERED
Are you able to work this schedule every week?
Sunday 9am-9pm (12 hour shift)
Monday 3pm-8pm (5 hour shift)
Tuesday 3pm-8pm (5 hour shift)
Wednesday 3pm-8pm (5 hour shift)
Thursday (DAY OFF)
Friday OFF (DAY OFF)
Experience:
- Working with people with developmental disabilities: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Not required) (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Brooklyn, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
