Part-Time Direct Support Professional

HEARTSHARE HUMAN SERVICES OF NEW YORK•New York, NY

4d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) implements person-centered services for each individual, ensuring that services, goals, and outcomes are carried out through program-based activities and community inclusion. The DSP is responsible for supporting each individual’s overall physical and emotional well-being. Under supervision, the DSP advocates for, guides, encourages, and teaches individuals to express personal choices and participate in community life. The role includes assisting with personal hygiene, toileting, lifts and transfers, dining, dressing, and meal preparation; supporting games and recreational activities; coaching daily living skills; and maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment. The DSP collaborates with staff to implement and document care plans and may administer medication according to special instructions. The position involves responding to emergencies to protect individuals’ health and safety, supporting community participation and relationships, transporting individuals or assisting with public transportation, and communicating with family members, advocates, and service providers as needed. Staff meetings, in-service training, on-site workshops, and directed external training are required. AMAP, CPR, First Aid, and SCIP certifications must be maintained as required. The role is physically demanding and requires standing for extended periods, bending, stretching, and lifting bedridden or incapacitated individuals.

Requirements

Ability to stand for extended periods, bend, stretch, and lift bedridden or incapacitated individuals.
Maintain AMAP, CPR, First Aid, and SCIP certifications as required.
High school diploma, GED, or CNA is strongly preferred but not required.
One year or more of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred but not required.
Valid New York State driver’s license is preferred but not required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma, GED, or CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant).
One year or more of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
Valid New York State driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Implement person-centered services, goals, and outcomes in program-based activities and community inclusion activities.
Advocate for, encourage, guide, and teach individuals in expressing personal choices.
Assist individuals with personal hygiene, toileting, lifts and transfers, dining, dressing, and meal preparation.
Help individuals participate in games and recreational programs and develop daily living skills.
Provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
Collaborate with other staff to implement and record care plans.
Administer medication when directed by special instructions.
Act to ensure individuals’ health and safety in emergency situations.
Promote community inclusion and model and encourage interaction between individuals and community members.
Assist individuals in forming and maintaining friendships with neighbors, co-workers, and peers.
Transport individuals or assist them in using public transportation.
Maintain positive communications with family members, advocates, and service providers as needed.
Participate in staff meetings, in-service training, on-site workshops, and directed external training.
Maintain AMAP, CPR, First Aid, and SCIP certifications as required.
Perform other job-related duties consistent with the position and applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.