Direct Support Professional (Day Habilitation)

Services for the Underserved•New York, NY

6d•$19 - $19

About The Position

Turn your passion for helping others into a fulfilling career at one of New York City’s most respected disability services organizations. Services for the UnderServed (S:US) is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support people with intellectual/developmental disabilities in living their best life in a safe environment. Join our team to start your career in social services while learning from the best experts in the field. This opportunity is available at our program located in Midtown Manhattan. You must be available to travel within Manhattan. Transportation reimbursement will be provided. We are also seeking bilingual ( Spanish - English ) candidates for this program. The minimum and maximum salary for this position is $17.68 per hour.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED is required. Associates Degree preferred.
At least one year experience providing direct care services to adults with a developmental disability.
AMAP certified, SCIP-R trained, CPR & First Aid Trained

Responsibilities

Assists each consumer in skill development in areas such as independent living, adaptive behaviors, socialization, recreation and activities of daily living.
Supervises consumers in the community, using various experiences to reinforce skills being taught in group session while ensuring their safety.
Leads group sessions with consumers and facilitate the discussions to provide learning skills to be used in their community.
Provides annual and semi-annual progress reports regarding valued outcomes.
Assesses the needs of lower functioning and/or non-verbal consumers through observations and evaluations; their valued outcomes will be developed and addressed.
Provides input and ensures compliance with the valued outcomes in the ISP and Day Habilitation Plan.
Provides weekly documentation of outcomes being worked towards with each individual in accordance with his/her Day Habilitation Plan.