Autism Support DSP: Empower Daily Living & Growth

People's Arc of Suffolk; Commack (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Nassau Suffolk Services for Autism (NSSA), a private nonprofit serving Nassau and Suffolk Counties, seeks full-time Direct Support Professionals (DSP) for our Adult Services Program in Commack, NY. DSPs will support adults with autism in daily living, vocational training, and community integration.

Responsibilities include implementing objectives from Day Habilitation Plans and Behavior Support Plans, assisting with personal care, transportation, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma 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 activities and potential crisis situations.
• Ability to maintain neat and accurate records.
• Clean NYS driver's license required.
• Work days: Monday through Friday.
• Work hours: 8:00 am to 3:30 pm.

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 Day Habilitation Plans, Individualized Service Plans, and Behavior Support Plans.
• Assist individuals with Autism to develop independence in activities of daily living skills such as personal hygiene, grooming and dressing, toilet training, eating habits, care of clothing, social interaction and community skills development.
• Transport individuals to and from various social or vocational events.
• Accurate completion of daily, monthly billing and other required documents.
• Attend training sessions to obtain required certifications in CPR and First Aid, SCIP and AMAP as needed.

Skills

Excellent oral and written comms

Ability to work with individuals with

Clean NYS driver's license

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Nassau Suffolk Services for Autism (NSSA), a private nonprofit serving Nassau and Suffolk Counties, seeks full-time Direct Support Professionals (DSP) for our Adult Services Program in Commack, NY. DSPs will support adults with autism in daily living, vocational training, and community integration.

Responsibilities include implementing objectives from Day Habilitation Plans and Behavior Support Plans, assisting with personal care, transportation, and documentation.