Direct Support Professional — Enrich Lives & Independence

Ohel Children's Home and Family Service; New York (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 is seeking dedicated Direct Support Professionals to work with individuals who have developmental and/or intellectual disabilities living in supportive residential settings in Brooklyn. Full time and part time positions are available for afternoon, evening, and overnight shifts, with substitute positions also available.

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

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 English.
• Valid NY or NJ driver's license for some positions.

Responsibilities

• Supporting individuals with their 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

Communication

English Proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ohel Children's Home and Family Services is seeking dedicated Direct Support Professionals to work with individuals who have developmental and/or intellectual disabilities living in supportive residential settings in Brooklyn. Full time and part time positions are available for afternoon, evening, and overnight shifts, with substitute positions also available.

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