Direct Support Professional - Day Hab

inc•Brooklyn, NY

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Community for All Day Habilitation Program provides adults with intellectual disabilities a comprehensive range of services. Participants learn to navigate their communities through speech and occupational therapy, volunteer opportunities, creative art and expression groups, and more. The responsibility of a Direct Service Professional is to foster individual independence and engage individuals through a person centered approach. To empower independence through proactive training and practical experiences while involved in integrated activities in the community.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required; 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.
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.
Bi-Lingual Spanish preferred.
Must undergo pre-employment screenings such as the Criminal Background Check required by OPWDD.

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 Day Habilitation participants as they engage in BCS sponsored activities on and off site.
Ensure the group’s weekly activity sheet is adhered to, and that participants exhibit appropriate social behavior during participation in the program.
Incorporate life and job skills, money management skills, and travel skills into group and volunteer activities, and facilitate the individuals’ community integration.
Engage in person centered planning with the individuals and create an environment to foster personal empowerment.
Attend to the participants’ personal care.
Responsible for the timely completion of daily checklists, monthly summary notes, and semi-annual and annual staff action plans.
Maintain contact with families as necessary.
Teach and reinforce fire and safety procedures.
Encourage and motivate individuals to attend program on a daily basis.
Act as a role model to the participants by displaying appropriate behavior.
Other duties as assigned.