Direct Support Professional Front End (Night)-Entry Level

Andrus Childrens Center • Yonkers, NY

4d • $22 - $30

About The Position

The Overnight Direct Support Professional maintains a safe, predictable, and therapeutic living environment for children in care at Andrus, supporting the agency’s mission, vision, core values, and treatment philosophy. The role provides close supervision, counseling, and support to children during cottage-based activities; plans and implements individual and group initiatives to build skills and self-esteem; and ensures children’s basic needs are met and the cottage remains safe, orderly, predictable, structured, therapeutic, and clean. The position is part of a multidisciplinary team that includes recreation therapists, teachers, social workers, and other professionals.

The schedule is Sunday through Wednesday, 9:00 PM to 9:00 AM. The role may require moving to any residential cottage based on program needs.

Requirements

• Computer proficiency and ability to navigate Microsoft Office.
• Ability to access and use ADP on a smartphone or other device to access agency programs.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, run, climb stairs, kneel, and lift up to 30 pounds.
• Successfully hired candidates must participate in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training, pass a written and verbal test, and demonstrate proper physical restraint.

Nice To Haves

• CPR/First Aid certification; in-service trainings are mandatory.
• A valid driver’s license in good standing for at least three years.
• Multilingual ability.

Responsibilities

• Assure the safety of each resident and the cottage community.
• Actively supervise residents at all times, based on their age and level, to assure everyone’s safety.
• Enact the program schedule as written and on time.
• Use all aspects of Sanctuary in providing care.
• Use trauma-sensitive care in providing services.
• Use Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) techniques to prevent triggering, intervene early to prevent escalation, safely manage crises, and support safety and learning afterward.
• Develop skill in Life Space Interviews (LSIs) and conflict resolution, and conduct them for minor conflicts to minimize larger conflicts.
• Use the scan system to record consistent monitoring by conducting visual checks of residents every 15 minutes throughout the shift.
• Document work clearly and promptly through scanning, nightly logs, round-up, census, and other reports.
• Establish physical, emotional, moral, and social safety within the cottage.
• Communicate consistently with colleagues and residents through systems established by the manager or department.
• Move to any residential cottage based on program needs.
• Support the organization’s overall strategic plan and adhere to its core values and commitments.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including four weeks of vacation, floating holidays, holidays, personal time, and sick time
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision benefits
• 401(k) employer contributions
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed