Direct Support Professional Thurs-Mon 3:30pm-11:30pm

AABR Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

AABR Inc in New York is seeking a Residential Direct Support Professional to work one-on-one with individuals with developmental disabilities, assess needs, and foster independence through personalized daily activities and community involvement. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, ability to work independently, resilience under stress, strong interpersonal skills, and computer literacy.

Employment requires background checks, orientation, and, for full-time roles, SCIP, CPR and

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to work independently and make sound judgments.
• Resilience under stress with a positive attitude.
• Strong interpersonal skills and compassionate approach.
• Computer literacy and ability to document information.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients' needs and foster independence through tailored support.
• Encourage hobbies and self-determined choices.
• Assist with daily living skills: nutrition, hygiene, exercise, communication.
• Support grooming, dressing, eating, and self-reliance efforts.
• Develop goals, track progress, and report to supervisors.
• Promote community involvement and meaningful relationships.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent worker

Stress management

Computer literacy

Compassionate approach

Positive attitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SCIP

First Aid CPR

Job description

Position SummaryWorking 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 FunctionsBe 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 skillsHelp 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 timesQualificationsMinimum high school diploma or GED equivalentComfortable 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’ attitudeComputer 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 tasksEmployment 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.