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

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

Job summary

AABR in Jamaica, NY is seeking a Part Time Residential Direct Support Professional to work one-on-one with individuals with developmental disabilities. You will assess needs and provide compassionate, safe support to foster independence.

You will promote daily living skills, encourage hobbies and community involvement, document progress, and follow health and safety protocols. A High School diploma and current SCIP, CPR and First Aid certifications are required; background checks and orientation

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Able to work independently and make sound judgments benefiting the client.
• Flexible with the ability to handle stress and maintain composure.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a passion for helping those in need.

Responsibilities

• Be supportive, positive and encouraging in meeting the needs of those with developmental disabilities to foster independence.
• Encourage individuals’ hobbies, interests and self-determined choices.
• Help with daily living needs including nutrition, hygiene, exercise, communication and socialization.
• Assist with bathing, grooming, eating, and dressing to improve self-reliance.
• Track progress, create goals, and report findings to supervisors.

Skills

Independent work

Stress management

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Documentation

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SCIP

CPR/First Aid

AMAP

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Jamaica, NY 11432

Position Type: Part Time

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.