Direct Support Professional (Day Habilitation)

Services For The Underserved, Inc.•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Services for the UnderServed (S:US) is hiring Direct Support Professionals to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in living their best lives in a safe environment. The Day Habilitation Specialist helps individuals with developmental disabilities develop skills through community and classroom learning experiences. Schedule availability varies by program and position, and employees are hired into a specific schedule confirmed during the hiring process.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of experience providing direct care services to adults with a developmental disability.
AMAP certification.
SCIP-R training.
CPR and First Aid training.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree.

Responsibilities

Assist individuals with developing skills in independent living, adaptive behaviors, socialization, recreation, and activities of daily living.
Supervise individuals in the community, using experiences to reinforce skills taught in group sessions while ensuring their safety.
Lead group sessions and facilitate discussions that teach skills for use in the community.
Provide annual and semi-annual progress reports regarding valued outcomes.
Assess the needs of lower-functioning and/or non-verbal individuals through observation and evaluation, and develop and address their valued outcomes.
Provide input on and ensure compliance with valued outcomes in the Individualized Service Plan (ISP) and Day Habilitation Plan.
Document weekly the outcomes being worked toward with each individual in accordance with their Day Habilitation Plan.