DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL - BRONX, NY

Saint Dominic's Family Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Dominic's Family Services seeks a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in New York to implement individualized action plans for individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, social skills, and life skills while providing supervision and advocacy. A High School Diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license are required. The role includes mandatory overtime and successful completion of AMAP Certification within 90 days. The position offers a chance to make a significant impact on individuals' wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid (non-restricted) Driver's License.
• Related work experience preferred but not required.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds and perform SCIP-R interventions.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized action plans for individuals with disabilities.
• Provide constant supervision and observation of individuals.
• Assist in maintaining cleanliness and serve as a role model.

Skills

Knowledge of Individual Staff Action Plans

Effective communication

Lifting and physical intervention skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Saint Dominic's Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans).

Job Summary

The Direct Support Professionals (DSP) is responsible for implementing individualized action plans for individuals with Intellectual/ Developmental Disabilities in a residential setting to maximize their functioning in the community. The Direct Support Professional (DSP) will assist in the improvement of personal care, social skills, money management, life skills and in their general wellbeing.

Duties & Responsibilities

As a Direct Support Professional, you are required to have knowledge of Individual Staff Action Plans, provide constant supervision and observation of individuals, assist in maintaining cleanliness of the residence, and serve as a role model and advocate. Mandatory overtime is required, driving is mandatory, and a valid, non-restricted driver license is required for this position. You will be required to successfully complete AMAP Certification and administer medications as prescribed by a doctor(s) to the individuals as soon as scheduled, within 90 days of hire. You will be required to successfully complete Tube feeding training for certification (if required) within 90 days of hire.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid (non-restricted) Driver’s License
• Related work experience preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate clearly and effectively. Must be able to do all SCIP-R physical interventions including use of lifts that are provided for all required lifting of individuals and be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds. Must be able to travel stairs to the 2nd floor as necessary.