Direct Support Professional

Ohel Children's Home and Family Services; Village of Lawrence (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403B retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance

Job summary

Ohel Children's Home and Family Services seeks dedicated Direct Support Professionals to work with individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities in Brooklyn residential settings. Full-time and part-time roles across afternoon, evening, and overnight shifts are available, with substitutes also offered.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, accompanying to medical appointments, meal preparation and service, and providing companionship to foster

Qualifications

• Qualified candidate with good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to relate to individuals promoting meaningful outcomes.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to speak and write English.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with activities of daily living.
• Accompany individuals to medical appointments.
• Assist with preparing and serving meals.
• Provide companionship and engage in productive activities to foster independence.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English language

Motivated

Relate to individuals

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Ohel Children's Home and Family Services is seeking dedicated and responsible Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to work with individuals who have developmental and/or intellectual disabilities living in supportive and loving residential settings in Brooklyn. Full time and part time positions available for afternoon, evening and overnight shifts. Substitute positions are also available.

Position includes a competitive benefits package including 403B retirement plan, paid time off (PTO) and for full time employees, health insurance.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting individuals with their activities of daily living
• Accompanying individuals to medical appointments
• Assisting with preparing and serving meals
• Providing companionship while engaging in productive activities which help to foster independence and community engagement

Requirements:

• Motivated candidate with good interpersonal skills
• Ability to relate to individuals promoting meaningful outcomes
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to speak and write English
• Valid NY or NJ driver's license for some positions

Ohel is a pioneer in the provision of residential supports for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Our homes are environments where individuals thrive and family members find peace of mind. Residential Programs provide a supportive and enriching environment with a focus on skill building, personal growth, and the move toward independent living.

Position includes a competitive benefits package that includes a 403B retirement plan with employee contribution, sick and vacation paid time off (PTO) and for full time employees, health insurance. Eligibility for all benefits is based on hours worked, employment classification, and fulfillment of applicable waiting periods and plan requirements.

Salary: $18.05-18.30 per hour