Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Shrub Oak International School • Lake Mohegan, NY

57d • $20 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Shrub Oak International School (SOIS) is a therapeutic day and residential school for autistic children, adolescents, and young adults with complex co-occurring conditions. Located in northern Westchester County, Shrub Oak offers unparalleled educational opportunities for autistic students in a family-centric, supportive environment. We offer a variety of programs to meet the needs of students across the spectrum, and our curriculum is based on the most advanced and successful evidence-based clinical and academic approaches in ASD education. As a school, SOIS maintains a smoke-free environment to ensure the health and safety of our students, employees, and community. We are a residential school located on a scenic 127-acre campus which includes multiple buildings and a working farm for student programming. The work environment will include both indoor and outdoor spaces. SOIS is a community of dedicated professionals that work together to find meaning with and for our students. We strive to make every day memorable in positive ways, and to manage students’ difficulties as a team. We are accountable, timely, and show up whenever needed to support our students and each other. We are guided day-to-day by our four core principles: We Care, We are Innovative, We are Collaborative, and We are Resourceful.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent required
• 1 year of work experience in a high-volume/demanding customer service or human service position required
• Crisis management and de-escalation experience required
• Must be able to pass TCIS (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training for Schools).
• CPR/AED for children and adults
• First Aid for children and adults
• Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training for Schools (TCIS)
• Mandated Reporter Training

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 years of work experience in a high-volume/demanding customer service or human service position preferred; special consideration given to those with EMT/EMS, CNA/HHA/PCA, or similar experience
• Valid driver's license with the ability to pass a DMV driving abstract preferred; the ability to transport students in a company vehicle, may be required.
• Experience handling aggressive clients/customers, assisting with hygiene and personal care activities preferred

Responsibilities

• Facilitate daily care needs, department procedures, and programmatic outcomes for students.
• Collaborate with departmental staff to ensure all students maintain a regular and appropriate schedule of events and daily living activities.
• Support the individualized ITEP and other developmental goals for each student, collaborating with the ITEP team and documenting efforts and progress.
• Build trusting relationships with students, understanding their unique needs, promoting a positive, inclusive environment by empowering self-advocacy, collaboration and independence.
• Complete administrative tasks, including shift logs, maintenance requests, incident reports, and progress tracking.
• Mentor and support students in developing life skills, advising them on a range of issues, collaborating with other departments as needed and consistently tracking concerns.
• Serve as a resource for students and staff, guiding programs, activities, and academic support.
• Transport students from day-to-day activities in a company vehicle may be required.
• Attend required meetings, training, and seminars as scheduled.
• Facilitate students’ transition to and from classes.
• While in class, encourage student engagement with peers, teachers and academic work.
• Support any student in the room as directed by Head Teacher.
• Facilitate student breaks as needed.

Benefits

• Reduced Cost Meals every shift on site
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Insurance coverage: Health, vision, dental, life, supplemental and pet insurance
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Generous Paid time off (PTO)
• 401k w/company match
• Tuition/Professional development assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED