Direct Support Professional

Jobs for Humanity•New York, NY

34d

About The Position

The Center for Family Support (CFS) mission is to provide support and assistance to individuals with developmental and related disabilities. We are the first agency in New York to achieve the Council on Quality and Leadership Certification (CQL). By achieving this certification, it shows our commitment and dedication to creating services that enhance and improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. As a Direct Support Professional, no two days are alike. But each day is sure to include helping the people we support to have meaningful lives, listening to their dreams, and helping them learn skills to live the lives they choose. Encouraging each individual to tell us what is important to them and important for them. Involving them in activities that match their interests, goals and dreams for the future. Assisting individuals we support learn how to develop and maintain positive relationships with people in their community. Respecting the rights of the people we support and teaching them to advocate for themselves. Using our person-centered philosophy throughout the day. Using each moment as a teachable moment. Getting to know the individual by listening and observing what is important to him or her. Showing a positive attitude toward work and others. Protecting the health of the people you support. This may include giving medication, following doctor’s orders, going to medical appointments, and/or seeking emergency medical care when necessary. Keeping the people, you support safe at all times by providing the level of supervision described in the person’s service plan.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent required
Valid driver’s not required, but helpful

Nice To Haves

Some experience in healthcare or human services is a plus

Responsibilities

Help the people we support to have meaningful lives, listen to their dreams, and help them learn skills to live the lives they choose.
Encourage each individual to tell us what is important to them and important for them.
Involve them in activities that match their interests, goals and dreams for the future.
Assist individuals we support learn how to develop and maintain positive relationships with people in their community.
Respect the rights of the people we support and teach them to advocate for themselves.
Use our person-centered philosophy throughout the day.
Use each moment as a teachable moment.
Get to know the individual by listening and observing what is important to him or her.
Show a positive attitude toward work and others.
Protect the health of the people you support. This may include giving medication, following doctor’s orders, going to medical appointments, and/or seeking emergency medical care when necessary.
Keeping the people, you support safe at all times by providing the level of supervision described in the person’s service plan.