Direct Support Professional (Part Time)

Yachad; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Yachad is seeking dedicated staff to provide direct care to adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities in a part-time day program setting. The role involves one-on-one and small group activities, job coaching at training sites, and supporting individuals in community settings.

Responsibilities include monitoring goals, teaching social skills, and ensuring timely paperwork. Location options include Long Island and Brooklyn, with a focus on empowering participants to achieve personal

Qualifications

• A desire to work with adults with disabilities.
• Ability to provide positive motivation to others and act as a role model.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to be flexible and work in different settings.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with individuals and lead small group sessions.
• Provide job coaching at training sites and other work sites.
• Monitor individuals’ goals and progress.
• Deliver social skills training in one-to-one and group settings.
• Complete paperwork accurately and on time.
• Coordinate transportation to programs, jobs, and community outings.
• Support individuals in diverse community settings.
• Assist individuals with varying abilities and behaviors.

Job description

Description

Position at Yachad

Position Type: Part-time

Locations: Long Island and Brooklyn

About Us:

Jewish Union Foundation (JUF), is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities. Through its numerous supportive programs such as Vocational Training, Day Habilitation, Medicaid Service Coordination and Community Habilitation, JUF uses an individualized approach to help each person maximize their potential.

Position Summary:

Jewish Union Foundation seeks dedicated staff member to provide direct care to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Direct Support Professionals (DSP) provide direct care and vocational training to individuals with developmental disabilities in a day program setting. Staff will provide guidance and support to individuals related to their individual goals.

Responsibilities Include:

• Working one-on-one with individuals as well as leading group sessions
• Job Coaching at training and various work sites
• Monitoring individuals’ goals and progress
• Providing social skills training in individual and group settings
• Ensuring paperwork is completed accurately and in a timely manner
• Creating and implementing group activitiesTransportation of individuals to/from program in the morning and afternoon. As well as to job sites and community outings throughout the day.
• Supporting individuals in different community settings
• Supporting individuals with varying capabilities and behaviors

Qualification Requirements:

• A desire to work with adults with disabilities
• Ability to provide positive motivation to others and act as a role model
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to be flexible and work in different settings

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience with ID/DD population and OPWDD
• Driver's License

Salary:

Salary Range: $19-$20/hour