Direct Support Professional Sat/Sun 3:30pm-11:30pm

AABR; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

AABR in Bronx, NY is seeking a Residential Direct Support Professional to work part-time with individuals with developmental disabilities. You will assess needs and provide supportive, person-centered care in a home-like setting.

You will help with daily living tasks, encourage independence, track progress, and report findings. The role requires high school diploma, compassionate demeanor, and ability to stand and be active. Background checks and required certifications are prerequisites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work independently and make sound judgments.
• Flexible with stress and daily demands.
• Friendly, positive attitude and good interpersonal skills.
• Computer literate and able to document needs and progress.
• Experience tracking and recording information preferred.
• Passionate about helping individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Ability to stand and perform physically demanding tasks for long periods.
• Background checks required and completion of Orientation Training.
• Current SCIP, CPR/First Aid and AMAP certifications for full-time position.
• Current SCIP, CPR & First Aid certifications for part-time position.

Responsibilities

• Be supportive, positive and encouraging in meeting client needs.
• Encourage hobbies, interests and self-determined choices.
• Assist with daily living needs: nutrition, hygiene, exercise, communication, socialization.
• Help with bathing, grooming, eating, and independence.
• Collaborate with individuals to set goals and track progress.
• Foster community involvement and inclusion based on interests.
• Develop meaningful client relationships and provide care.
• Follow health and safety protocols and maintain a tidy home.
• Attend training and continue education as required.
• Provide patient, compassionate support at all times.

Skills

Independent work

Judgment

Stress management

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Record keeping

Empathy

Physical endurance

SCIP/CPR First Aid AMAP

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Bronx, NY 10458
• Position Type: Part Time
• Education Level: High School
• Salary Range: $17.25 - $17.25 Hourly
• Job Shift: Any

Position Summary

Working one-on-one with each individual, the Residential Direct Support Professional will assess his/her/they needs and tend to them accordingly to foster a positive, encouraging environment.

Essential Job Functions

• Be supportive, positive and encouraging in meeting the needs of those with developmental disabilities as you assist them in working on gaining further independence.
• Encourage and foster individuals’ preferred hobbies, interests and self-determined choices.
• Assist with and work to strengthen the individuals’ daily living needs, including but not limited to: nutrition, hygiene, exercise, communication, and socialization skills
• Help individuals to bathe, groom and dress, eat and drink if necessary, always working to improve self-reliance and independence.
• Work with the Individual being served to create goals, track progress and report findings to superiors.
• Encourage the Individuals involvement in the local community and encourage community inclusion based on their interests and preferences.
• Develop meaningful relationships and connections with clients to make them feel cared for and included in the community.
• Follow all health and safety protocols as designated.
• Assist the Individuals in maintaining a sanitary and tidy home.
• Attend continuing education courses and training as the role requires.
• Be a compassionate, patient, and encouraging support professional at all times

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Comfortable working independently and can consistently make good judgments that benefit the client.
• Flexible, with a keen ability to handle stress well.
• Friendly disposition with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude
• Computer literate and technologically well informed.
• Experience tracking and recording information, preferred.
• Enjoy working with people who have developmental disabilities to improve their quality of life.
• Strong interpersonal skills and passionate about helping those in need.
• Ability to move and stand for prolonged periods and frequently perform physically demanding tasks
• Employment is contingent upon passing background checks (OPWDD, The Justice Center,etc.) and successful completion of AABR’s Orientation Training program.
• Current certification in SCIP, CPR/First Aid and AMAP for Full Time Position.
• Current certification in SCIP, CPR & First Aid for a Part Time Position.