DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL - OPWDD (Part time - weekend positions)

SCO Family of Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

SCO Family of Services in New York, NY is seeking a part-time Direct Service Worker to provide close supervision and support under individualized treatment plans at our Ozone Park location. The role requires on-site work and involves implementing plan directives with individuals daily.

You will participate in program planning meetings, maintain orderly personal belongings, document care activities, and ensure safe transportation following NYS laws.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• ASL preferred.
• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities or traumatic brain injury preferred.
• Ability to complete SCIP and AMAP training.

Responsibilities

• Provides close supervision for individuals per the treatment plan and continues 1:1 supervision as specified.
• Participates in program planning meetings and signs off on annual/semi-annual plans.
• Keeps individuals' possessions neat; communicates needs to management; documents per procedures.
• Transports individuals safely; follows NYS laws; maintains a valid NYS Driver's License; records vehicle logs.
• Maintains the physical plant and agency property; reports issues to management.
• Executes other duties to ensure clients are safe, healthy and comfortable.
• Complies with OPWDD regulations and agency procedures.
• Obtains and maintains SCIP-R and AMAP certifications; attends mandatory training.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings; demonstrates competency in required training areas.

Skills

ASL

Developmental disabilities experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Category: Direct Service Worker

Requisition Number: DIREC003940

• Posted : September 23, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $19 USD per hour

Locations

Showing 1 location

Ozone Park, NY 11416, USA

• Travel Required : Yes

Description

• Provides close supervision for individuals in accordance with the individual treatment plan. If individual is on a 1:1 supervision status, provides continual supervision as noted in plan. Completes transfer form when transferring individual's care to another staff.
• Participates in the individuals' program planning meetings; reviews and signs off on Annual and Semi-Annual Treatment Plans.
• Maintains individuals' possessions in a neat and orderly manner; communicates needs for the individuals to the management; completes documentation in accordance with program procedures.
• Transports individuals in a safe and comfortable manner; follows all NYS laws and agency procedures; maintains valid NYS Driver's License; completes all documentation including vehicle logs in a timely and complete manner; communicates condition of vehicles to management; ensures that the individuals have the optimum experience by not having the radio too loud, maintaining the temperature at a comfortable level, etc.
• Maintains the physical plant and agency property in a clean and safe manner; communicates any issues to management.
• Provides all other duties as needed or requested to ensure that the individuals are safe, healthy, and comfortable.
• Complies with OPWDD regulations and agency procedures
• Obtains and maintains SCIP-R certification; attends all mandatory training.
• Obtains and maintains AMAP certification and submits a copy of the certification to each program in which he/she administers medication.
• Attends all staff meetings including in-services and trainings.
• Demonstrates competency in all required training areas

Qualifications

• A minimum of high school diploma or GED
• A clean and valid NYS driver’s license preferred
• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities/traumatic brain injured preferred
• Ability to complete SCIP and AMAP training
• ASL Preferred

SCO Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employment Employer.

Statement

SCO Family of Services is committed to ensuring the safety of our clients. All staff are screened and trained. Any inappropriate interactions with clients are taken seriously. We will fully cooperate with authorities in any case of abuse.

Travel Required

Yes . Yes, 25 % of the Time

Education

Required

High School or better.

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