Direct Support Professional

The Nicholas Center; Village of Pleasantville (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Federal Holidays

Paid Family Leave

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Online Training

Bonuses

Job summary

The Nicholas Center in Pleasantville, NY is seeking Direct Support Professionals to help individuals with Autism achieve social, communication, and vocational goals in the community. You will work Monday through Friday, 9:15 AM to 3:15 PM, with the option for additional hours and no weekend shifts.

The team emphasizes a supportive environment and meaningful opportunities, including training and professional development, with benefits such as health and life insurance, paid time off, and

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High School completion required.
• Experience in a related field is beneficial, but not required.
• Must be able to bend and lift items 30 lbs or less.
• Must be able to multi-task and stand for the majority of the day.
• Clean and valid driver’s license and no infractions that preclude a person from working with members of a vulnerable population.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and supports individuals with Autism in meaningful and productive work experiences within the community.
• Assists participants in reaching vocational goals by following workplace protocols, promoting self-advocacy, and appropriate interactions with peers and supervisors.
• Accurately document service notes and daily records as required.
• Prevent, recognize, and report abuse toward the people we support.
• Promote and support community involvement.
• Complete all required training and maintain confidentiality.

Education

High School completion

Job description

Looking to Make a Difference? Work at the #1 Nonprofit on Long Island, as awarded by Long Island Business News.

The Nicholas Center is an innovative organization offering meaningful opportunities within an exciting, supportive workplace environment.

We are currently looking to add to our dynamic team of Direct Support Professionals who are committed to helping individuals with Autism lead full and productive lives in the community.

Schedule for Direct Support Professional: Monday - Friday 9:15AM - 3:15PM, with the option to work additional hours if needed. No weekends!

Benefits for Direct Support Professional:

• Medical insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid Time Off and federal holidays
• Paid family leave
• Short/long term disability
• Employee assistance program
• Online training and professional development
• Bonuses for exemplary annual performance

Position Overview For Direct Support Professional: To support a diverse and talented group of individuals with Autism and similar intellectual and developmental disabilities, by helping them achieve their social, communication, and vocational goals within the community.

Essential Job Duties for Direct Support Professional:

• Supervises and supports individuals with Autism in having productive & meaningful experiences in their work setting.
• Assists participants in reaching vocational goals by teaching and supporting them in following workplace protocols, appropriate interactions with peers and supervisors, self-advocacy, and job acquisition and retention.
• Accurately document service documentation, daily notes and other information as required.
• Prevent, recognize, and report abuse toward the people we support.
• Promote and support community involvement.
• Complete all required training and maintain confidentiality.

Job Qualifications for Direct Support Professional:

• 18 years of age or older
• High School completion is required.
• Experience in a related field is beneficial, but not required.
• Must be able to bend and lift items 30 lbs or less.
• Must be able to multi-task and stand for the majority of the day.
• Clean and valid driver’s license and no infractions that preclude a person from working with members of a vulnerable population.

175 Tompkins Ave, Pleasantville, NY, 10570