Direct Support Professional
Staten Island JCC
Administration, Customer Service
New York, NY, USA
Posted on Wednesday, April 24, 2024
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
SALARY RANGE: $30-35K
BENEFITS:
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- Collaborate with Day Habilitation Program Director and participants to develop and implement a daily schedule
- Assist participants with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Treat all participants respectfully at all times
- Engage the participants in appropriate social conversations and self- awareness throughout program hours (including transportation)
- Discuss and implement appropriate behavior and social skills in a variety of settings
- Promote academics, daily living skills, social skills, and vocational skills during program hours (including transportation)
- Participate in developing and completing goals, or valued outcomes of each participant
- Communicate program needs to Director in a timely and effective manner in regards to needed supplies, vehicle maintenance, participant issues, etc
- Transport individuals to and from program in agency vehicles, and during offsite activities
- Follow all rules, regulations, and laws as set forth by the State of New York and OPWDD in regards to the operation of vehicles and transportation of participants
- Maintain and encourage professionalism with Day Hab participants in the community, and in the building
- Maintain daily and monthly records in accordance with regulatory guidelines including: goal sheets, logs, and any additional paperwork
- Lead sessions on socialization and academics
- Actively engage with participants during all activities through conversation, modeling, and providing direct assistance
- Participate in all JCC and OPWDD trainings as assigned
- Ensure all participant safeguards are met (line of sight protocols, proximity protocols, meal time protocols, fully assist participants, etc.)
- Assist participants with toileting when needed
- Medication Administration
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor
- DSP Core Competency
- Must have a valid NY State Driver’s License
- Experience with in a human service related environment
- Recommended BA/BS degree in Special Education, Social Work, Psychology- or any other Human Service related field
SALARY RANGE: $30-35K
BENEFITS:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
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