Direct Support Professional - Community Day Hab

Brooklyn Bureau of Community Services, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 23,419 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Brooklyn seeks a Direct Support Professional to empower adults with intellectual disabilities through a person-centered approach. Responsibilities include supervising participants in various activities, encouraging community integration, and attending to personal care. Candidates must have a high school diploma and excellent communication skills. This full-time position offers an opportunity to make a difference in the community while fostering individual independence.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; Associates preferred.
• Previous experience in the I/DD field is a plus.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Willing to take initiative and respond well to supervision.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Initiative

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates in Human services, Psychology or Sociology

Job description

Direct Support Professional – Community Day Hab

Program/Department: Community for All Day Habilitation / 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 the 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.