Direct Support Professional - Day Hab

Brooklyn Bureau of Community Services, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,623,000 - 45,130,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooklyn Bureau of Community Service (inc) is seeking a Direct Service Professional for the Community for All Day Habitation program in Brooklyn. The role supports adults with intellectual disabilities through person-centered activities, therapies, and community integration.

Work location is at 691 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217, with full-time hours (35/week) Monday–Friday 8:30–4:30. Salary ranges $17–$18 per hour; requirements include a high school diploma and OPWDD screenings as applicable.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a group of Day Habilitation participants on and off site.
• Adhere to weekly activity sheets and maintain appropriate social behavior.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Team player

Computer literacy

Judgment

Initiative

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates preferred in Human services/psychology/sociology

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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