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The Direct Support Professional is responsible for implementing person-centered services for each individual. This includes ensuring implementation of the individual’s goals/valued outcomes in relation to both center-based and community inclusion activities. In addition, the Direct Support Professional is directly responsible for the individual’s overall safety and well-being. Requirements:
- GED/HSD Required
- AMAP, CPR & SCIP preferred
- Valid NYS Driver’s License Required
- Flexible - can work various shifts (days, evenings, nights, weekdays/weekends), strongly preferred.
- One or more years’ experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
- OPWDD experience a plus
Responsibilities:
- Transport individuals in agency vehicles, as required for community inclusion, recreational purposes and doctor’s appointment.
- Will assist individuals in any and all activities which are designed to foster independence, personal community growth and social maturity.
- Support and teach individuals according to their services, goals, and outcomes. Actively engage individuals in the skills development, socialization and task participation across all settings.
- Participate in planning group recreational trips and outings.
- Assist in timely collection of consumer-related information, including behavioral data, goal-related data, community inclusion logs, communication books, etc., ensuring their accuracy and completeness.
- Provide crisis intervention and counseling as required.
- Report all incidents, including allegations of abuse and neglect and serious reportable incidents, to program management immediately upon discovery.
- Advocate appropriately and professionally on behalf of program participants, as required
Job Types: Part-time
Experience:
- 1 year (Preferred)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)Benefit Conditions:Waiting period may apply
Duties:
- Reading, writing, and carrying out directions
- Charting or taking notes for others to review
- Providing companionship and supportive listening
- Reporting changes in the health or status of the client
- Taking vitals, height, and weight
- Feeding clients
- Maintaining patient’s health equipment
- Responding to emergency situations
- Administering medication
- Transporting client to appointments
- Facilitating community and recreational outings, including transport
- Providing support with hobbies, studies, and social activities
COVID-19 Precaution(s):
- Temperature screenings
- Social distancing guidelines in place
- Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
Hours per week:
- 12
Typical end time:
- 3pm
Typical start time:
- 9am
Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Morning shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Staten Island, NY 10301: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
