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

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

Job summary

AABR in College Point, NY 11356 is seeking a Residential Direct Support Professional to work one-on-one with individuals with developmental disabilities. You will assess needs, foster independence, and provide compassionate support in a respectful, encouraging environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, promoting engagement in hobbies, tracking progress, and ensuring health and safety protocols are followed while encouraging community inclusion and meaningful

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Background checks required (OPWDD, The Justice Center).
• SCIP, CPR and First Aid certifications required.
• Orientation training completion required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability / flexible

Computer literacy

Health & safety awareness

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: College Point, NY 11356
Position Type: Full 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/their 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.