Direct Support Professional - Day Hab

Jawonio; New City (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Tuition assistance

Training and advancement opportunities

Medical, dental, vision, 403(b) plan

Job summary

Jawonio in New City, NY 10956 invites applications for a direct care position. Responsibilities include implementing the daily program schedule and assisting consumers with personal care and independence skills within a supportive Day Program environment.

The role involves transporting participants, documenting progress, and maintaining a safe, clean program space while collaborating with the Program Supervisor and staff to meet individual goals.

Qualifications

• Must have High School diploma or equivalent.
• One year experience with a similar population is required.
• Valid NY State Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Implements program schedule and activities for consumers.
• Teaches and guides individuals and groups to reinforce skills and independence.
• Transports consumers to and from Day Program and between sites as required.
• Observes and reports on consumer behavior and progress to supervisor.
• Provides personal care support (toileting, dressing, feeding) as needed.
• Maintains logs, data sheets and reports for the program.

Job description

Job Location: Jawonio Inc - NEW CITY, NY 10956
Salary Range: $18.11 - $18.11 Hourly

Summary

Implements program schedule and activities. Performs direct care tasks helping consumers take care of personal needs. Transports consumers and helps them to develop good daily living habits and skills for independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Teaches, trains, guides and directs consumers individually and in groups to reinforce skills, learn new skills, and increase independence for attainment of life goals.
• Drives consumers to and from Day Program and assists consumers moving between home, Day Program and community sites as determined by their personal requirements; may include physical lifting and carrying, use of wheelchairs, following prescribed safety procedures; completes vehicle safety checks as required.
• Observes consumers’ behavior and performance regularly; provides reports, updates, and general observations to the Program Supervisor; may provide direct support when indicated or upon instructions from the Supervisor.
• Assists consumers who are unable to care for themselves by performing personal care functions including toileting, dressing, feeding, lifting and moving consumers as required or requested, based on consumer’s individual needs.
• Maintains appropriate documentation, keeping logs, goal books, and monthly data sheets up to date and accurate; generates reports or data as needed for the program.
• Models appropriate work behavior and performance to consumers on an ongoing basis.
• Maintains a clean, healthy program area; ensures supplies, equipment and other materials used in training are adequately stocked, stored correctly and in good order.
• Maintains an orderly, safe working area and safe work practices.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned or requested.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay: Starting rate of $18.11 per hour.
• $2,500 - $3,000 Sign‑On Bonus.
• Full‑time, Part‑time and Per‑diem opportunities.
• Morning, evening and overnight shifts.
• Tuition assistance, training, education and advancement opportunities.
• Medical, dental, vision and 403(b) savings plan available for eligible employees.
• Locations throughout Rockland County in Clarkstown, Suffern, Orangetown, Nyack.

Qualifications

High School plus one year experience with a similar population, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The role requires frequent standing; walking; sitting; using hands to finger, handle, or feel; reaching with hands and arms; stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling; and talking or hearing. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

Additional Requirements

• A valid NY State Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record for agency insurance coverage are required.
• Remain current in all NYS OPWDD and/or OMH and agency‑required trainings.
• Candidates must be cleared and maintain an acceptable record under the NYS OPWDD and NYS OMH mandated criminal background check process.
• Must be clear and maintain an acceptable record under the Medicaid Fraud & Abuse clearance process.
• Must obtain Medication Certification within a time period defined by the Program Director.

Jawonio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.