Direct Support Professional — Empowering Independence

Ohel Children's Home and Family Services; Village of Cedarhurst (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403B retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance

Job summary

Ohel Children's Home and Family Services in New York is seeking dedicated staff to support individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities living in residential settings across Brooklyn, Queens, Lower East Side, Far Rockaway and Long Island. Shifts available include Day, Evening and Overnight; substitute positions are also open.

Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, accompanying to medical appointments, helping prepare meals, and providing companionship

Qualifications

• Motivated candidate with good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to relate to individuals promoting meaningful outcomes.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to speak and write in English.
• Valid NY or NJ driver's license for some positions.

Responsibilities

• Supporting individuals with activities of daily living.
• Accompanying individuals to medical appointments.
• Assisting with preparing and serving meals.
• Providing companionship while engaging in productive activities which help to foster independence and community engagement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Motivated candidate

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ohel Children's Home and Family Services in New York is seeking dedicated staff to support individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities living in residential settings across Brooklyn, Queens, Lower East Side, Far Rockaway and Long Island. Shifts available include Day, Evening and Overnight; substitute positions are also open.

Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, accompanying to medical appointments, helping prepare meals, and providing companionship