Direct Support Professional Sat/Sun 7:30am-3:30pm, Fri 3:30pm-11:30pm

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

Job summary

AABR is seeking a Residential Direct Support Professional to work directly with individuals in need of support in Richmond Hill, NY area. The role focuses on assessing needs, promoting independence, and fostering a positive living environment.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and comfort with independent work, safety protocols, and documentation. Candidates should be compassionate, patient, and committed to improving quality of life.

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.

Responsibilities

• Be supportive and encouraging in meeting needs of individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Encourage hobbies and self-determined choices.
• Assist with daily living needs including nutrition, hygiene, exercise, communication, and socialization.
• Help individuals bathe, groom, dress, eat, and drink to improve self-reliance.
• Work with individuals to create goals and report progress to supervisors.
• Encourage community involvement and inclusion based on interests.
• Develop meaningful relationships to make clients feel cared for.
• Follow health and safety protocols.
• Maintain a sanitary and tidy home.
• Attend continuing education and training as required.
• Be compassionate, patient, and encouraging at all times.

Skills

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Stress management

Positive attitude

Compassionate

People skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Richmond Hill, NY 11418
• Education Level: High School
• Salary Range: $17.25 - $17.25 Hourly
• 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.