Direct Support Professional (Part Time)

Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America; United States; On-site; USD 24,796 - 26,174; Part time

Job summary

Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America is seeking a Direct Support Professional (Part Time) to assist individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities in Long Island and Brooklyn, NY.

This role involves providing direct care, vocational training, and support in various community settings. Ideal candidates should have a desire to motivate and assist adults with disabilities. A flexible working style and the ability to work in different settings are essential.

Salary ranges from $18 to $19 per hour.

Qualifications

• Desire to work with adults with disabilities.
• Ability to provide positive motivation and act as a role model.
• Experience with ID/DD population is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with individuals and lead group sessions.
• Provide job coaching at various work sites.
• Ensure paperwork is completed accurately and timely.

Skills

Ability to provide positive motivation

Flexibility in different settings

Ability to work well with others

Job description

Direct Support Professional (Part Time)

Location: Long Island and Brooklyn, NY, United States

Description

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

• 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 activities; transportation of individuals to/from program in the morning and afternoon, and 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: $18-$19/hour