Direct Support Professional

Bond Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Bond Health in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a compassionate Direct Support Professional (DSP) for a part-time role supporting individuals with ID/DD in the community.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, promoting independence, and ensuring safety while upholding privacy and dignity in alignment with OPWDD guidelines.

This position requires evening and weekend availability as listed and offers a meaningful opportunity to make a difference in clients’ lives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and experience working with individuals with ID/DD.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Flexibility in scheduled work hours as needed.
• Eager to learn and develop professional skills in the field.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people and be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals receiving services in leading self-directed lives and participating fully in their local communities.
• Support the emotional, physical, and personal well-being of individuals while remaining attentive and energetic in reducing risk of harm.
• Respect confidentiality and privacy in accordance with state and agency regulations.
• Promote the human and civil rights of individuals receiving services and help them understand their rights and responsibilities.
• Promote advocacy, inclusion, and community participation; communicate in age- and developmentally appropriate ways.
• Ensure services are delivered per OPWDD, State and Federal regulations and agency guidelines.
• Identify, intervene, and report suspected neglect or abuse; participate in investigations as needed.
• Be knowledgeable of each individual's Habilitation Plan and goals; implement plans and document progress.
• Provide a therapeutic and professional environment; maintain professional behavior and presentation.
• Maintain communication with family members and service coordinators as directed by the Program Supervisor.
• Provide the appropriate level of support and supervision while engaging individuals in programs and community activities.
• Assist with activities of daily living as needed (eating, toileting, dressing, personal hygiene, grooming).
• Participate in meetings and trainings; travel with individuals to activities using public transportation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Willingness to learn

Team player

Diversity awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Direct Support Professionals (DSP) Needed - Brooklyn, NY

Part-Time Position | OPWDD / ID-DD Services

Bond Health is seeking a compassionate and dependable Direct Support Professional (DSP) to work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Schedule

• Tuesday: 12:30 PM - 8:00 PM
• Wednesday: 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
• Thursday: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Saturday: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Assist individuals receiving services in leading self-directed lives and participating fully in their local communities.
• Support the emotional, physical, and personal well-being of individuals while remaining attentive and energetic in reducing risk of harm. Monitor each individual's ability to self-preserve and respond to harm or danger.
• Respect confidentiality and privacy in accordance with state and agency regulations, recognizing that confidentiality must be broken if there is imminent harm to the individual or others.
• Promote and ensure the human and civil rights of individuals receiving services and assist them in understanding and expressing their rights and responsibilities.
• Promote advocacy, inclusion, and full community participation. Communicate and teach in ways that are age- and developmentally appropriate.
• Ensure services and supports are delivered in accordance with agency policies and procedures and all OPWDD, State, and Federal regulations and guidelines.
• Identify, intervene, and report suspected neglect or abuse and, if requested, participate fully in investigations involving suspected or reported incidents.
• Be knowledgeable of each individual's Habilitation Plan, valued outcomes, and personal goals.
• Implement each individual's Habilitation Plan as written, document required data in the agency's electronic medical record system, and assess and monitor progress.
• Provide a therapeutic and professional environment and maintain professional behavior, conduct, and presentation at all times.
• As directed by the Program Supervisor, maintain appropriate communication with family members, service coordinators, and other pertinent members of the individual's life.
• Provide the appropriate level of support and supervision while actively engaging individuals in the program, community, and/or volunteer site.
• As needed, supervise, support, and/or assist individuals with activities of daily living, including eating, toileting, dressing, personal hygiene, and grooming.
• Participate in all scheduled or required meetings and trainings requested by the Agency or Supervisor.
• As requested, travel with individuals to and from agency-approved activities using public transportation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (ID/DD).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Flexibility in scheduled work hours as needed.
• Eager to learn and develop professional skills in the field.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people and be a team player.