Community Direct Support Professional (Full Time & Part Time Available)

Hasc Center, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage for full-time positions

Commuter Assistance Plan

Dependent Child Assistance Plan

Employer Sponsored Life Insurance

Job summary

A supportive center for individuals with disabilities seeks a Direct Support staff member in New York City. Responsibilities include assisting individuals with daily living activities and fostering independence through personalized support. Ideal candidates should have a High School Diploma, interpersonal skills, and empathy. The role offers benefits including medical coverage and a commuter assistance plan.

Qualifications

• Ability to support people with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic Computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with ADL and independent living skills as per their care plans.
• Promote individualized services and implement plans.
• Communicate with staff and maintain a positive environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Empathy

Emotional Intelligence

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Some college

Job description

HASC Center supports people of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving the fullest lives possible by creating new opportunities for living, loving, working, and learning. HASC Center promotes a person-centered approach by creating support that caters to the specific needs of each person. We are looking for dedicated and caring individuals to join our team help support individuals with intellectual disabilities to achieve a greater level of independence and community integration. The ideal candidate will have enthusiasm for working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and a willingness to help with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as assisting with showering, toileting, grooming, laundry, and housekeeping as necessary. Residential support professional work directly with people in their homes, work, and daily life in varying capacities.

Mission Statement

The HASC Center mission is to advocate for, educate and assist individuals with developmental and intellectual challenges to make life choices, exercise independence and develop responsibility. In this endeavor, HASC Center encourages all individuals to maximize their dreams and become productive members of the community. This is accomplished by providing an array of individual and family supports through a dedicated team of professionals and support staff.

About the Program

As a Direct Support staff member, you will provide support to a group of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will foster increased socialization, skill building, community safety, and overall independence skills while assisting them in developing independence and life skills.

Location: Brooklyn, NY

Schedule: (Flexible)

Responsibilities

• Be familiar with individual's IPOP, Life Plan, Staff Action Plan, Behavior Plan, etc. in order to understand how care is managed
• Assist individuals with ADL and other independent living skills in accordance with plan documents. This assistance may take the form of full support, partial support or verbal prompting, as well as behavioral interventions as indicated in the behavior management plan. These tasks may include grooming, toileting, showering, housekeeping, budgeting, shopping, etc. all according to the support needs of each individual being supported
• Promote and advocate for individualized services and implementation according to the outlined plan
• Ability to follow a computer documentation program, in order to chart outcomes and observations including but not limited to staff action plans, behavior data, sleep charts, log books, etc
• Commit to person-centered supports and honor the personality, preferences, culture and strengths of the individual
• Ensure protective oversight is provided to individuals in accordance with their Plan of Protective Oversight
• Ability to move and stand for prolonged periods and frequently perform physically demanding tasks including: e.g., lifting, moving, pushing, carrying, and assisting people in wheelchairs
• Accompany individuals on community outings
• Communicate with other program staff via the communications log book and attendance at staff meetings
• Work collaboratively with other members of staff in maintaining a positive, encouraging environment to support the individuals
• Adhere to all federal, state and city regulations regarding service provision and documentation
• Report all incidents as per HASC Center policies and procedures
• Attend staff meetings and trainings on an on-going basis to increase knowledge of the individuals and best practices
• Take all required trainings and maintain all certifications and driving authorization
• Ability to push people in wheelchairs
• Adhere to all HASC Center policies as outlined in the Policy and Procedure manual, included but not limited to, maintaining a Kosher home environment along with a Jewish environment as our individuals expect

Education and Experience

• A High School Diploma or GED is required; some college is a plus
• Work or life experience with intellectual/developmental disabilities is a plus
• Ability to support people with intellectual/developmental disabilities
• Basic written and verbal communication
• Basic Computer knowledge
• Valid NY State Driver's License may be required depending on the position
• Tuberculosis test mandatory for most positions

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Willing to take initiative
• The ability to be empathetic when needed
• Emotional Intelligence

Benefits Include

• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage for full-time positions
• Commuter Assistance Plan
• Dependent Child Assistance Plan
• Employer Sponsored Life Insurance

HASC Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran.