Autism DSP: Empower Independence in Daily Living

People's Arc of Suffolk; Commack (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Insurance

Vacation, Personal and Sick Time

403B Retirement

Life Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Paid Family Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Assistance after 1 year

Employee Discount Programs

Legal Shield

Job summary

Nassau Suffolk Services for Autism (NSSA) in New York recruits full-time Direct Support Professionals (DSP) for our Adult Services Program. You will support individuals with autism to develop daily living and social skills, assist with routines, and help them participate in community activities.

Responsibilities include implementing goals from Day Habilitation/ISPs, transporting participants to events, and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to respond to the needs of individuals with Autism in a friendly and nurturing way.
• Adequate physical strength for physical activity and ability to handle possible crisis situations
• Ability to maintain neat and accurate records
• Clean and valid NYS driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development/implementation of goals for vocational training, activities of daily living, self-help skills, leisure skills, fitness and community integration.
• Implement consumer objectives as outlined on their Day Habilitation Plan, Individualized Service Plans, and Behavior Support Plans.
• Assist/teach individuals with Autism to develop independence in activities of daily living (hygiene, dressing, meals, social interactions).
• Transport individuals to and from various social or vocational events.
• Accurate completion of daily, monthly billing and other required documents.
• Attend training sessions and obtain required certifications in CPR/First Aid, SCIP and AMAP as needed

Skills

Communication skills

Record keeping

Physical strength

Driver's license

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Nassau Suffolk Services for Autism (NSSA) in New York recruits full-time Direct Support Professionals (DSP) for our Adult Services Program. You will support individuals with autism to develop daily living and social skills, assist with routines, and help them participate in community activities.

Responsibilities include implementing goals from Day Habilitation/ISPs, transporting participants to events, and maintaining accurate records.