Direct Support Professional - Day Hab

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

Job summary

Brooklyn Community Services is seeking a Direct Support Professional to work in the Community for All Day Habilitation Program. The role focuses on fostering independence, providing structured activities, and supporting adults with intellectual disabilities in community-based and on-site settings.

Responsibilities include supervising participants, promoting daily living and social skills, and ensuring safety and consistency in activities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; Associates preferred in Human services, psychology or Sociology.
• Experience or knowledge in I/DD field is a plus.
• Work or life experience with intellectual/developmental disabilities is a plus.
• 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.
• Bi-Lingual Spanish preferred.
• Must undergo pre-employment screenings such as the Criminal Background Check required by OPWDD.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a group of Day Hab participants in on- and off-site activities.
• Ensure the group’s weekly activity sheet is adhered to and participants display appropriate social behavior.
• Incorporate life and job skills, money management, and travel skills into activities and community integration.
• Engage in person-centered planning to empower individuals and foster personal empowerment.
• Attend to participants’ personal care.
• Complete daily checklists, monthly summary notes, and semi-annual/annual staff action plans.
• Maintain contact with families as necessary.
• Teach and reinforce fire and safety procedures.
• Encourage and motivate individuals to attend program daily.
• Act as a role model to participants with appropriate behavior.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Bilingual Spanish

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates preferred in Human services/psychology

Job description

Position: 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.

Job Description

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