Direct Support Professional - Crown Heights

Job Path • New York, NY

71d • $19 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Job Path supports autistic people and people with developmental disabilities as they make choices about their lives and play valued roles in their communities. We are seeking energetic, responsible, and creative people to provide one-on-one support in various community settings in Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan and the Bronx. The mission of the Community Connections program at Job Path is to ensure that people with developmental disabilities are visible in society and are recognized as equal citizens. We work one-on-one with people using a true person centered approach in order to foster relationships between people and their communities. Direct Support Professionals who work in the Community Connections program are part of a team that works with people with a multitude of interests and with varying support needs. Job path is seeking a Direct Support Professional who is able to provide dedicated support five days a week to a young man who lives in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Written and spoken English
• One year of prior experience working with people with disabilities required
• Basic computer skills, such as ability to respond to e-mails, submit electronic timesheets, and complete casenotes through an electronic health record system
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Being a kind, caring, and patient person
• Punctuality and attendance are very important
• Assistance with ADL skills
• Enjoys long walks
• Able to engage in and encourage conversation
• Able to assist with and troubleshoot challenging behaviors
• Use good judgement regarding safety protocols
• Be understanding and flexible with the family

Nice To Haves

• Residential experience where ADL support was provided a plus
• Candidates who enjoy active, "people-oriented" work
• Candidates who are sensitive to the needs and preferences of people with disabilities (this includes applicants who themselves are autistic or have disabilities)

Responsibilities

• Providing individualized supports to connect people to their communities and help them to become contributing community members
• Working with family and community members, develop connections to community organizations
• Providing assistance at volunteer jobs, classes, social events and other community activities
• Helping individuals meet their personal and professional goals
• Building self-esteem by doing things together, rather than doing for
• Providing opportunities for new experiences, especially indoor activities
• Encouraging individuals to make choices and decisions in all areas of their lives, and providing the opportunities to learn how to make decisions
• Supporting people in social situations to learn to feel comfortable and confident with others through appropriate interactions and build positive relationships
• Working in a team
• Ensuring communication with supervisor is clear, concise and honest
• Offering support, respect, and feedback to other team members
• Attending staff meetings and contributing professionally
• Sharing and contributing ideas, knowledge, questions
• Being aware of and competent in dealing with medical needs eg. seizures, health concerns, allergies etc.
• Providing physical supports and assistance with ADLs (activities of daily living) in a dignifying and respectful matter
• Completing case notes, monthly summary notes, and timesheets by assigned deadlines
• Following up with required documentation as detailed by your supervisor

Benefits

• Work/Life Assistance Program (EAP)
• Ability to contribute to pre-tax commuter and medical FSA plans
• 403b pension with employer match after two years of employment
• Health, dental, and enhanced short term disability insurance available to employees who average 28 hours of work per week after a six month measurement period.
• Benefit eligibility may be moved up to the first of the month following sixty days of employment if candidate is scheduled to work more than 28 hours per week and able to maintain those hours.

What This Job Offers

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