Direct Support Professional (Day Habilitation)

Services for the UnderServed; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Job summary

Services for the UnderServed is looking for a Day Habilitation Specialist in New York, NY. This role involves providing developmental support to individuals with disabilities through community and classroom experiences. Responsibilities include assisting consumers in their skill development, leading group sessions, and documenting progress. A High School Diploma or GED is required, along with relevant certifications. The position offers a steady compensation of $19.00/hr with flexible scheduling and union benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• At least one year experience providing direct care services.
• AMAP certified, SCIP-R trained, CPR & First Aid trained.

Responsibilities

• Assist consumers in skill development for independent living.
• Supervise consumers in community settings.
• Lead group sessions and discussions.

Skills

Experience with adults with developmental disabilities

Skill development in various areas

Group leadership and facilitation

Documentation skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree preferred

Tools

AMAP certification

CPR & First Aid certification

Job description

Position Summary

The Day Habilitation Specialist provides individuals with developmental disabilities with skill development through a combination of community & classroom learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Assists each consumer in skill development in areas such as independent living, adaptive behaviors, socialization, recreation and activities of daily living.
• Supervises consumers in the community, using various experiences to reinforce skills being taught in group sessions while ensuring their safety.
• Leads group sessions with consumers and facilitates discussions to provide learning skills to be used in their community.
• Provides annual and semi-annual progress reports regarding valued outcomes.
• Assesses the needs of lower functioning and/or non-verbal consumers through observations and evaluations; their valued outcomes will be developed and addressed.
• Provides input and ensures compliance with the valued outcomes in the ISP and Day Habilitation Plan.
• Provides weekly documentation of outcomes being worked toward with each individual in accordance with their Day Habilitation Plan.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required. Associate’s Degree preferred.
• At least one year experience providing direct care services to adults with a developmental disability.
• AMAP certified, SCIP‑R trained, CPR & First Aid trained.
• Valid NYS Driver’s license and must be able to pass insurance criteria.

Effective August 30, 2021, unless granted a reasonable accommodation for disability, all new hires must show proof of vaccination against the COVID-19 virus. If hired for one of our city-sponsored programs, this requirement must be met by your date of hire.

Compensation & Benefits

Minimum Salary: $19.00/hr. Maximum Salary: $19.00/hr. Overtime eligible. Flexible scheduling. Union benefits through 1199. Internal promotion rate 10% organization-wide.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information and including all other statuses protected by Federal, State and Local laws. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of service animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at [e-mail].