Direct Support Pro: Empower Independence & Community

AABR; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

AABR is currently seeking a Residential Direct Support Professional in College Point, NY to work one-on-one with individuals, assess needs, and foster a positive, encouraging environment.

You will support daily living activities such as nutrition, hygiene, exercise, communication and socialization, helping clients gain independence and engage with the community. A high school diploma or GED is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Comfortable working independently and can consistently make good judgments that benefit the client.
• Flexible, with a keen ability to handle stress well.
• Friendly disposition with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude
• Computer literate and technologically well informed.
• Experience tracking and recording information, preferred.
• Enjoy working with people who have developmental disabilities to improve their quality of life.
• Strong interpersonal skills and passionate about helping those in need.
• Ability to move and stand for prolonged periods and frequently perform physically demanding tasks.
• Employment is contingent upon passing background checks and successful completion of Orientation Training program.
• Current certification in SCIP, CPR/First Aid and AMAP for Full Time Position.

Responsibilities

• Be supportive, positive and encouraging in meeting the needs of those with developmental disabilities as you assist them in working on gaining further independence.
• Encourage and foster individuals’ preferred hobbies, interests and self-determined choices.
• Assist with and work to strengthen the individuals’ daily living needs, including but not limited to: nutrition, hygiene, exercise, communication, and socialization skills.
• Help individuals to bathe, groom and dress, eat and drink if necessary, always working to improve self-reliance and independence.
• Work with the Individual being served to create goals, track progress and report findings to superiors.
• Encourage the Individuals involvement in the local community and encourage community inclusion based on their interests and preferences.
• Develop meaningful relationships and connections with clients to make them feel cared for and included in the community.
• Follow all health and safety protocols as designated.
• Assist the Individuals in maintaining a sanitary and tidy home.
• Attend continuing education courses and training as the role requires.
• Be a compassionate, patient, and encouraging support professional at all times

Skills

Independent working

Strong interpersonal skills

Stress tolerance

Positive attitude

Computer literate

Information tracking

People with disabilities empathy

Excellent communication

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

AABR is currently seeking a Residential Direct Support Professional in College Point, NY to work one-on-one with individuals, assess needs, and foster a positive, encouraging environment.

You will support daily living activities such as nutrition, hygiene, exercise, communication and socialization, helping clients gain independence and engage with the community. A high school diploma or GED is required.