Direct Support Professional - Specializing in Transitional Support

Job Path•New York, NY

14h•$19

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. We are looking for DSPs to work with participants who are new to JobPath as they are coming in through our transitional programs. Our cohort changes and we support people all throughout the city but at the moment we have participants located in the Bronx, Harlem, and Brooklyn. Our current cohort has participants who are interested in sports and fitness (especially swimming and bike riding), creative arts (such as video editing, wood crafts, and other arts), computers and gaming, creative arts (singing, dancing, acting), and working with children. Our cohort has a range of personality and communication styles so we welcome anyone to apply but ideally we are looking for DSPs who are willing to help these participants adjust to our day hab program and build their programming. Days and times will vary depending on but we can also supplement hours with other open shifts in the department. Typical shifts are 9am to 3pm or 10am to 4pm, though there is variability in schedules based on the needs of the people we support. If you are only interested in weekend or overnight support work, please visit our Residential Direct Support Professional listing.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Written and spoken English
We are seeking candidates who enjoy active, "people-oriented" work and are sensitive to the needs and preferences of people with disabilities (this includes applicants who themselves are autistic or have disabilities).
Must have basic computer skills, such as ability to respond to e-mails, submit electronic timesheets, and complete case notes through an electronic health record system.
This position would be one-to-one through the Community Connections department.
applicants must be dynamic and flexible in order to go with the flow of people's ever changing lives.
applicants must be open to providing physical supports if necessary.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience a plus, but not essential.

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
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
Putting aside personal beliefs to ensure that the person you are supporting has the opportunity to have the life they want for themselves
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, such as pushing a wheelchair or helping a person to eat, in a dignifying and respectful matter
Completing case notes, monthly summary notes, and timesheets via online portals 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 retirement plan 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.

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