Direct Support Professional - Community Day Hab

Brooklyn Community Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooklyn Community Services in Brooklyn, NY is looking for a Direct Support Professional to assist adults with intellectual disabilities in the Day Habilitation program, both on and off site. You will support individuals to develop independence through person-centered training, life and job skills, and community integration, while following daily schedules and maintaining safety.

The role requires strong communication, teamwork, and reliability; bilingual Spanish is a plus, and pre-employment

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; associates preferred.
• Experience or knowledge in the I/DD field is a plus.
• Bi-lingual Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a group of Day Hab participants during activities on and off site.
• Ensure adherence to the weekly activity sheet and appropriate social behavior.
• Incorporate life and job skills, money management and travel skills into activities.
• Engage in person centered planning to empower participants.
• Attend to participants' personal care needs.
• Complete daily checklists and monthly/annual notes and plans.
• Maintain contact with families as needed.
• Teach and reinforce fire and safety procedures.
• Encourage daily program attendance and model positive behavior.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Team player

Computer literacy

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Direct Support Professional

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
• Bi-Lingual Spanish preferred
• 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