Direct Support Professional: Empowering Independence

The New York Foundling; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York Foundling in New York, NY, is seeking a dedicated aide to support adults with developmental disabilities in residential settings. You will help with daily living tasks, health and safety, and implementing individual plans under clinical supervision.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, assisting with meals, transportation, errands, and fostering skills for independence, while maintaining a safe and respectful environment.

Qualifications

• AMAP, SCIP, CPR, and First Aid Certifications preferred.
• Valid NY/NJ/CT/PA Driver’s License with 6 points or less required.
• Experience working with adults that have developmental disabilities.
• Demonstrated strong commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Ensure appropriate supervision, health and safety of individuals; Implement Individual Plan of Protective Oversight.
• Advocate for individuals in the community (medical appointments, church, recreation activities etc.).
• Ensure individual’s plan of care is implemented.
• Ensure that individual medication is administered as prescribed.
• Assist in daily living skills (e.g. personal hygiene, food preparation, house keeping, laundry, shopping) - Maintain facility in compliance with the OPWDD and COA standards.
• Facilitate individual’s learning and skill training in fire safety.
• Implementation and documentation of individual’s goals.
• Complete daily progress notes and other individual logs.
• Maintain updated certifications in CPR/first aid, SCIP, and AMAP.

Skills

AMAP/SCIP/CPR/First Aid

Driver’s License

Developmental disabilities experience

Safety commitment

Education

High School / G.E.D.

Job description

The New York Foundling in New York, NY, is seeking a dedicated aide to support adults with developmental disabilities in residential settings. You will help with daily living tasks, health and safety, and implementing individual plans under clinical supervision.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, assisting with meals, transportation, errands, and fostering skills for independence, while maintaining a safe and respectful environment.