Direct Support Professional - Community Pre-Voc

inc • Brooklyn, NY

12h • $17 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

The responsibility of a Pre-Vocational trainer is to foster and engage individuals through a person centered approach. To empower independence through proactive training and practical experiences while involved in integrated activities and volunteerism in the community. The Community Pre-Vocational trainer will be responsible for scheduling individualized community based volunteer and job skill experiences, with goals derived from the person centered plan.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Must have excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills including ability to problem-solve
• Must respond well to supervision and be a team player
• Must be computer literate
• Excellent judgment and sensitivity to the needs of the individual
• Willing to take initiative
• Must pass OPWDD fingerprinting and background check

Nice To Haves

• Associates preferred in Human services, psychology or Sociology
• Previous experience or knowledge in the I/DD field is a plus
• Work or life experience with intellectual/developmental disabilities is a plus
• Bi-Lingual Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supervising a group of individuals as they participate in volunteer opportunities off site.
• Ensure the groups weekly activity sheet is adhered to, and that individuals exhibit appropriate social behavior during participation in the community.
• Incorporate life skills, job skills, and travel skills during group and volunteer activities, while facilitating community integration and inclusion.
• Engage in person centered planning with the individual, create an environment to foster. personal empowerment, attend to the individuals personal care as needed,
• Responsible for the completion of daily checklists, monthly summary notes, and semi-annual and annual habilitation plans.
• Maintain contact with families as necessary
• Encourage and motivate individuals to attend program on a daily basis
• Act as a role model to individuals by displaying appropriate work behavior.
• Other tasks as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees