Direct Support Professional - IRA

Brooklyn Community Services•Brooklyn - Stuyvesant Heights, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) works in an Individual Residential Alternative (IRA), a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week residential setting that provides room, board, and personalized services to people living with disabilities. Using a person-centered approach, the DSP engages and supports individuals, promotes independence through practical training and experiences, and supports participation in integrated community activities. Staff are assigned to four individuals. The role includes completing mandatory residential habilitation documentation within specified time frames. The position is based at 1825 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233. The listed full-time schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and travel is required. The position reports to the Program Director. The salary range is $17.00 to $18.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of experience working with individuals in a residential setting.
Attain AMAP certification within three months of hire.
Must be CPR/First Aid certified or willing to become certified within three months of hire.
Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills, including the ability to problem-solve.
Ability to respond well to supervision and work as part of a team.
Computer literacy.
Excellent judgment and sensitivity to the needs of individuals.
Willingness to take initiative.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree, preferably in human services, psychology, or sociology.
Valid clean driver's license.
Previous experience or knowledge in the I/DD field.
Work or life experience with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
Bilingual Spanish.

Responsibilities

Review the daily log book and enter shift activities into it.
Supervise assigned individuals.
Teach and assist with maintaining, upkeep, housekeeping, and cleanliness of the residence.
Accompany individuals to medical appointments.
Follow health care treatment orders and administer medication.
Teach and reinforce fire and safety procedures.
Use an agency vehicle to transport individuals to community outings.
Provide daily activities-of-daily-living training, such as cooking, shopping, and cleaning.
Ensure all program goals are completed as written.
Provide and supervise daily recreational activities as needed.
Maintain contact with families as necessary.
Complete mandatory residential habilitation documentation within specified time frames.
Perform other tasks as assigned.