Day Support Professional

Heartshare; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life ins.

403(B) retirement plans with employer

Paid vacation, sick, personal days, &H

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible spending account (Dependent/C

Professional Development opportunities

Gympass Discount

Verizon Wireless Discount

Broadway & entertainment discounts

Job summary

Heartshare is seeking a Day Support Professional in New York. The role involves implementing Day Services Plans, facilitating activities in center and community settings, and supporting participants to achieve personal goals.

Responsibilities include training participants, promoting inclusion, transporting participants, and participating in team meetings. Valid NYS driver’s license is required; CNA or DSP certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid NYS driver's license required.
• CNA certification or DSP certificate preferred.
• One or more years' experience with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement Day Services Plan and participate in activities at the center and in the community.
• Train participants toward individual goals, facilitate skills development and social participation.
• Support community inclusion and help participants form friendships.
• Transport participants in agency vehicles as required for community activities.
• Assist in planning group recreational trips and participate in team meetings.
• Collect reliable consumer-related data and complete written reports timely.
• Ensure participant safety and supervise at all times; assist with meals and toileting as assigned.
• Accompany participants to clinic or ER visits and provide crisis intervention when needed.
• Report incidents to program management and keep equipment and supplies safe.

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA certification or DSP certificate preferred

Job description

Initial offers are made at the hourly base rate of $19. Additional compensation may be available after hire based on factors such as driving responsibilities, required certifications (e.g., AMAP), and length of time in the role. Pay increases within the range are based on certifications, training completion, and job performance.

Hourly rate is only one part of Heartshare's total compensation package, which may also include a bi-annual discretionary bonus.

Primary Responsibilities And Essential Functions Of Position

Under the supervision of the Group Leader, the Day Support Professional will:

• Implement individual program participant's Day Services Plan, consistent with their specific goals and valued outcomes. Participate in the planning and implementation of activities, both at the program center and in the community, that address these goals and outcomes.
• Train/teach program participants according to their individual goals and valued outcomes. Facilitate skills development, socialization and active participation in conjunction with group room and community activities. Ensure that support is provided with consideration for each person's individualized needs and routines.
• Facilitate inclusion of program participants in their community, according to their individual needs, interests, and desires. Support program participants in forming and maintaining friendships with neighbors, co-workers and peers. Encourage interaction between individual program participants and community members. Remain focused on facilitating the development of personal relationships for individual program participants.
• Transport program participants in agency vehicles, as required, for community inclusion, recreational purposes and to and from their home.
• Participate in planning group recreational trips and outings.
• Participate as requested in the Interdisciplinary Team meetings for program participants for whom direct support and services are provided.
• Assist in timely collection of consumer-related information, including behavioral data, goal-related data, community inclusion logs, communication books, etc., ensuring their accuracy and completeness.
• Complete all written reports and documentation on a timely basis.
• Ensure that program participants are clean and safe at all times. Ensure that no program participant is inappropriately left alone or unsupervised.
• Participate in bussing, lunchtime meals, and toileting of program participants, as assigned.
• Accompany program participants to clinic and/or emergency room visits as assigned.
• Provide crisis intervention and counseling as required.
• Report all incidents, including allegations of abuse and neglect and serious reportable incidents, to program management immediately upon discovery.
• Ensure that group room equipment and supplies are appropriately and safely stored.
• Assist in ensuring overall program orderliness and cleanliness, particularly in assigned group room. Report any hazards or unsafe conditions immediately to the supervisor.
• Undertake any additional tasks and initiatives within the scope of the role as per the specific needs of the programs and individuals and as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid NYS driver's license required.
• CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant certification) or possess a Direct Support Professional (DSP) certificate from an accredited public or private organization preferred.
• One or more years' experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.

Benefits

What we offer once YOU join our growing family:

At Heartshare we offer a comprehensive benefit package based on full-time/part-time status. You can expect:

• Rewarding Work in a team environment.
• Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays.
• 403(B) retirement plans with employer contribution.
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible spending account (Dependent Care, Medical, Parking, and Transit).
• Employee Appreciation Programs and Events.
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• Professional Development opportunities.
• Gympass Discount
• Verizon Wireless Discount.
• BJs Membership discount.
• Discounts on Broadway tickets, movie tickets, theme parks, sporting events, gift certificates & more

Heartshare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to [e-mail].

About Heartshare

Who WE ARE:

For over 150 years, Heartshare has been dedicated to championing and empowering New Yorkers society has too often overlooked and underestimated.

To learn more about Heartshare, please visit our website at www.heartshare.org or follow us on Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Instagram Facebook

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