Direct Support Professional - Day Habilitation Center - Baldwin

QSAC; Ballwin, New York (MO, NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off 24 days

403(b) Retirement with employer match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Defensive Driving pay incentive

Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits

Job summary

QSAC is seeking a Habilitation Specialist (DSP) to support individuals in our Residential program, focusing on developing daily living and social skills and promoting independence through community activities. You will follow treatment plans and uphold the DSP Code of Ethics while ensuring safety and well-being.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, experience with people who have intellectual/developmental disabilities, and a NYS valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience working with people with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• NYS Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals to develop and maintain relationships.
• Promote and protect health, safety and emotional well-being.
• Support person-centered approaches and honor preferences, culture, and strengths.
• Collaborate with others to help individuals lead self-directed lives.
• Follow established treatment plans.
• Transport individuals in agency vehicles as needed.
• Maintain required certifications and report issues to supervisors.

Skills

Experience with IDD

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to transport clients

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

"Urgently Hiring!! Looking to fill as soon as possible!!”

Job Summary

The Habilitation Specialist (DSP), is responsible for assisting the people we support, while following established treatment plans. QSAC’s Residential program emphasizes the importance of promoting independence through the development of daily living/social skills and integration into the community through recreational outings. You will abide by the Direct Support Professional Code of Ethics at all times.

The salary range for this position is $18.00 an hour.

Provide Safety & Support

• Assist the individuals to develop and maintain relationships
• Promote and protect the health, safety and emotional well-being of the individuals
• Commit to person-centered supports and honor the personality, preferences, culture and strengths of the individuals
• Work in partnership with others to support all individuals to lead self-directed lives
• Implement and adhere to established treatment plans
• Transport individuals in agency vehicles as needed

Administrative & Company Policies

• Maintain all required certifications
• May be required to report to alternate work location (e.g. Hospital, Dr.’s Office etc.)
• Report problems and concerns to supervisors immediately

Physical Demands

• Ability to run, when needed
• Ability to safely assist lifting individuals of various weights and 20 lb items

Education/Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Experience working with people with intellectual/developmental disabilities
• NYS Valid driver’s license and a good driving record

Mission

QSAC is a New York City and Long Island based nonprofit that supports children and adults with autism, together with their families, in achieving greater independence, realizing their future potential, and contributing to their communities in a meaningful way by offering person-centered services. QSAC pursues this mission through direct services that provide a supportive and individualized setting for children and adults with autism to improve their communication, socialization, academic, and functional skills.

Benefits

Our benefits go beyond health and retirement. You will be joining a passionate community of professionals and staff who support each other in a challenging and rewarding work culture.

• Competitive salary – Dependent on work experience & valid Driver’s License
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance have very low out of pocket costs (for FT staff)
• Medical can be as low as $10 dollar per paycheck ( for FT staff)
• Generous Paid Time Off policy (for full time staff) Start with 24 days annually
• Group Life Insurance and Long Term Disability (for FT staff)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (for FT staff)
• Defensive Driving pay incentive (for positions that require driving)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
• 403(b) Retirement with Employer Discretionary Match (for FT staff)
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Qualifications are subject to change in accordance with government regulations.

Qualifications are subject to change in accordance with government regulations.

*This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

QSAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Mission-Oriented. Results-Driven. Collaborative. Passionate. We Are QSAC.