Direct Support Professional - Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk - Residential Group Homes

QSAC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Low out-of-pocket costs

Generous Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Defensive Driving pay incentive

Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits

403(b) Retirement with Employer Match

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

QSAC in New York City and Long Island seeks a Habilitation Specialist (DSP) to support individuals with autism within a residential program. You will work to promote independence by building daily living skills and community integration, following the DSP Code of Ethics.

The role offers a flexible schedule including mornings, afternoons, evenings, overnights, and weekends, with potential overnight outings. Prior DSP experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Experience working with people with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• Driver's license and clean driving record required.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health, safety and welfare of individuals.
• Safeguard confidentiality of individuals and families.
• Assist individuals to develop and maintain relationships.
• Promote health, safety and emotional well-being of individuals.
• Support person-centered approaches and respect preferences, culture, and strengths.
• Collaborate with others to help individuals lead self-directed lives.
• Follow established treatment plans.
• Communicate effectively with individuals and team.
• Transport individuals in agency vehicles as needed.

Skills

Experience with disabilities

Valid driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Mission

QSAC is a New York City and Long Island based nonprofit that supports children and adults with autism, together with their families, in achieving greater independence, realizing their future potential, and contributing to their communities in a meaningful way by offering person-centered services. QSAC pursues this mission through direct services that provide a supportive and individualized setting for children and adults with autism to improve their communication, socialization, academic, and functional skills.

Job Summary

The Habilitation Specialist (DSP), is responsible for assisting the people we support, while following established treatment plans. QSAC’s Residential program emphasizes the importance of promoting independence through the development of daily living/social skills and integration into the community through recreational outings. You will abide by the Direct Support Professional Code of Ethics at all times.

Shift Information: Flexible Schedule - Mornings, Afternoons, Evenings, Overnights - Weekdays and/or Weekends. May be required to assist with overnight outings.

Salary Ranges

Direct Support Professional $18.00

Provide Safety & Support

• Ensure health, safetyand welfare of individuals
• Safeguard and respect the confidentiality of the individuals and their families
• Assist the individuals to develop and maintain relationships
• Promote and protect the health, safety and emotional well-being of the individuals
• Commit to person-centered supports and honor the personality, preferences, culture and strengths of the individuals
• Work in partnership with others to support all individuals to lead self-directed lives
• Implement and adhere to established treatment plans
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Transport individuals in agency vehicles as needed

Administrative & Company Policies

• Commitment to company values and adherence to policies
• Uphold the standards set by the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) Code of Ethics
• Maintain all required certifications
• May be required to report to alternate work location (e.g. Hospital, Dr.’s Office etc.)
• Report problems and concerns to supervisors immediately
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors and/or senior management

Physical Demands

• Ability to run, when needed
• Ability to safely assist lifting individuals of various weightsand 20 lb items

Education/Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Experience working with people with intellectual/developmental disabilities
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record is required

Exemplifies DSP Competencies

• Putting People First
• Building and Maintaining Positive Relationships
• Demonstrating Professionalism
• Supporting Good Health and Safety
• Support Individuals to be Active and Productive in Society

Benefits

Our benefits go beyond health and retirement. You will be joining a passionate community of professionals and staff who support each other in a challenging and rewarding work culture.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance have very low out of pocket costs (for FT staff)
• Medical can be as low as $10 dollar per paycheck / $26 dollars a year for full medical coverage ( for FT staff)
• Generous Paid Time Off policy (for full time staff) Start with 20+ days annually
• Group Life Insurance and Long Term Disability (for FT staff)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (for FT staff)
• Defensive Driving pay incentive (for positions that require driving)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
• 403(b) Retirement with Employer Match
• Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications are subject to change in accordance with government regulations.

*This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

QSAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Mission-Oriented. Results-Driven. Collaborative. Passionate. We Are QSAC.