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

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

Job summary

AABR in Bronx, NY is seeking a Residential Direct Support Professional to work one-on-one with individuals with developmental disabilities to assess needs and foster independence.

The role involves helping with daily living activities, supporting goals, encouraging community involvement, and ensuring health and safety while maintaining clean living spaces. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, ability to work independently, and current SCIP/CPR/First Aid certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Comfortable working independently and can make sound judgments.
• Flexible and able to handle stress.
• Friendly with a can-do attitude.
• Computer literate and able to use basic tech.
• Experience tracking information preferred.
• Pass background checks and orientation training.
• Current SCIP, CPR and AMAP/First Aid certifications for FT.
• Current SCIP, CPR and First Aid for PT position.

Responsibilities

• Be supportive and encouraging while helping individuals gain independence.
• Encourage hobbies and self-determined choices.
• Assist with daily living activities: nutrition, hygiene, exercise, communication, socialization.
• Help with bathing, grooming, eating, and self-reliance.
• Set goals with individuals, track progress, report to supervisors.
• Promote community involvement and inclusion based on interests.
• Develop relationships to foster care and inclusion.
• Follow health and safety protocols.
• Attend ongoing training as required.
• Be compassionate, patient, and encouraging at all times.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Strong communication

Technology literate

Flexible under stress

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details
Location: Bronx, NY 10464
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.