Direct Support Professional Sat/Sun 7:30am-3:30pm

AABR, Inc.; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

AABR, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional to work Saturdays and Sundays, 7:30am to 3:30pm in Bronx, NY 10464. The role involves working one-on-one with individuals who have developmental disabilities to assess needs and foster independence.

You will encourage hobbies and community involvement, assist with daily living tasks, and track progress while following health and safety protocols. A high school diploma or GED is required, and background checks and orientation are required for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to follow health and safety protocols.
• Pass background checks and complete Orientation Training program.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with individuals to assess needs and foster independence.
• Encourage hobbies, community inclusion, and self-determined choices.
• Assist with daily living needs and personal care (nutrition, hygiene, exercise, communication, socialization).
• Document progress and report findings to supervisors.
• Attend training and comply with health and safety protocols.

Skills

Independent work

Stress management

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

# Direct Support Professional Sat/Sun 7:30am-3:30pmBronx, NY 10464## OverviewSalary Range$17.25 - $17.25 HourlyEducation LevelHigh School## Description**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***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.