Direct Support Professional - Community Day Hab

Brooklyn Bureau of Community Services, Inc; Brooklyn (NY); On-site; USD 23,419 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

A community services organization in Brooklyn is looking for a Direct Support Professional to assist adults with intellectual disabilities. Responsibilities include supervising participants in daily activities and ensuring their personal care. The position requires a high school diploma, strong interpersonal skills, and a willingness to work in a team. This full-time role offers a salary range of $17.00-$18.00/hour. The successful candidate will engage individuals through a person-centered approach, promoting independence and community integration.

Qualifications

• Previous experience or knowledge in the I/DD field is a plus.
• Work or life experience with intellectual/developmental disabilities is a plus.
• Must undergo pre-employment screenings such as the Criminal Background Check required by OPWDD.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a group of Day Habilitation participants during activities.
• Ensure participants exhibit appropriate social behavior.
• Incorporate life and job skills into group activities.
• Attend to participants’ personal care and maintain contact with families.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Problem-solving

Team player

Initiative

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates in Human Services, Psychology or Sociology

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Direct Support Professional - Community Day Hab

Program/Department: Community for All Day Hab. /Services for People Living with Disabilities

Reports to: Senior Site Supervisor

Work Location: 691 Fulton Street 2nd Fl., Brooklyn, New York 11217

Hours: Full Time 35 hours per week; Monday - Friday from 8:30-4:30

Salary Range: $17.00/hour - $18/hour

Program Summary: The Community for All Day Habilitation Program provides adults with intellectual disabilities a comprehensive range of services. Participants learn to navigate their communities through speech and occupational therapy, volunteer opportunities, creative art and expression groups, and more.

Position Summary: The responsibility of a Direct Service Professional is to foster individual independence and engage individuals through a person centered approach. To empower independence through proactive training and practical experiences while involved in integrated activities in the community.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supervising a group of Day Habilitation participants as they engage in BCS sponsored activities on and off site.
• Ensure the group’s weekly activity sheet is adhered to, and that participants exhibit appropriate social behavior during participation in the program.
• Incorporate life and job skills, money management skills, and travel skills into group and volunteer activities, and facilitate the individuals’ community integration.
• Engage in person centered planning with the individuals and create an environment to foster personal empowerment.
• Attend to the participants’ personal care.
• Responsible for the timely completion of daily checklists, monthly summary notes, and semi-annual and annual staff action plans.
• Maintain contact with families as necessary.
• Teach and reinforce fire and safety procedures.
• Encourage and motivate individuals to attend program on a daily basis.
• Act as a role model to the participants by displaying appropriate behavior.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent required; Associates preferred in Human services, psychology or Sociology.
• Previous experience or knowledge in the I/DD field is a plus.
• Work or life experience with intellectual/developmental disabilities is a plus.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills including ability to problem-solve.
• Must respond well to supervision and be a team player.
• Must be computer literate.
• Excellent judgment and sensitivity to the needs of the individual.
• Willing to take initiative.
• Must undergo pre-employment screenings such as the Criminal Background Check required by OPWDD.

BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.