Direct Support Professional

SCO Family of Services; Deer Park (NY); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Vision and Dental

403B retirement plan

Generous PTO

Paid training

Tuition reimbursement

Phone discounts

Descripción de la vacante

SCO Family of Services in Deer Park, NY, is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist youth ages 12-21 in a Community Residence. You will support daily living activities, safety, and well-being, while promoting positive development and independence.

This role requires a High School Diploma or GED, valid driver's license, and a compassionate attitude. Evening shifts (Sun-Thu 3pm-11pm or 11pm-7am) include benefits such as medical insurance, PTO, and retirement plan.

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience working with children or adolescents preferred.
• Reliable, patient and positive attitude.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsabilidades

• Assists with ADL routines including house jobs, room chores, wake-ups, lights-out, laundry, cooking, etc.
• Supervises individual and group activities such as trips, sports, crafts, etc.
• Upholds behavior management system, including restriction system and negotiations.
• Attends to educational, vocational, health and mental health needs.
• Models positive behavior and creates a safe, orderly environment.
• Supports the mission of the program and a caring atmosphere.

Conocimientos

Experience with children/adolescents

Patience and empathy

Communication skills

Reliable and responsible

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

SCHEDULE- Sun-Thursday 3pm-11pm or Sun-Thursday 11pm-7am

SCO Family of Services is currently seeking Direct Support Professional to join our team in our Community Residence in Deer Park! Direct Support Professionals assist and supervise youth (ages 12-21) and perform all duties necessary to promote the overall wellbeing of the youth in our program.

As a Direct Support Professional, you will:

• Assists with ADL routines including house jobs, room chores, wake-ups, and lights-out, laundry, cooking, etc.
• Supervises individual and group activities such as trips, sporting events, crafts, etc.
• Upholds all elements of behavior management system, including restriction system, negotiations, and a repertoire of confrontation techniques and responses.
• Attends to the educational/ vocational, health and mental health, etc.
• Models positive behavior at all times while confronting negative behavior.
• Commits to the mission of the program by supporting the creation of a safe, orderly, and caring environment.

Ideal Candidates must possess:
High School Diploma or GED required
Experience working with children or adolescents (preferred)
A strong belief in others ability to grow and change

Clean and Valid driver’s license

Benefits include:

• Medical insurance
• Vision and Dental (for FT staff)
• 100% agency paid life insurance
• 403B retirement plan
• generous PTO package
• paid training
• tuition reimbursement
• discounts on phone services & more!!

SCO Family of Services is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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