DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS - DAY HABILITATION PROGRAM (p/t)

Metropolitan Family Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Metropolitan Family Services seeks Direct Support Professionals for the Day Habilitation Program (part-time). The positions include Tue, Wed and Fri shifts from 6:30am to 3:30pm to provide habilitation and vocational activities and supervision to individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities include teaching daily living skills, documenting progress notes, assisting with personal care, and transportation support to activities or home, with a focus on safety and community integration.

Qualifications

• Must be available to work between 6:00am-3:30pm.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Ability to assist with lifting disabled individuals.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide a variety of independent living skills services per each Individual Service Plan.
• Train on habilitation and vocational activities to increase independence.
• Assist with personal hygiene as needed.
• Provide supervision and support in community settings.
• Complete skill development, support, and progress notes.

Skills

Driving

Organization

Communication

Crisis intervention

Supervision in community

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS - DAY HABILITATION PROGRAM (p/t)

The Day Habilitation Program Direct Support Professionals provide habilitative and/or vocational activities and options to individuals with intellectual, physical, and/or developmental disabilities. We're seeking 2 DSPs to work Tues, Wed and Fri with availability between 6:30am-3:30pm.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide a variety of independent living skills services and support as identified in each assigned person’s Individual Service Plan.
• Provide formal and informal training on all habilitation and vocational activities, helping individuals acquire new skills and increase independence.
• Assist with personal hygiene as needed.
• Provide supervision and support in community settings
• Complete all skill development, support and progress notes.
• Ensure a healthy and clean work environment
• Provide behavior support and crisis intervention as needed
• Responsible for either the early morning picks up or dropping off our individuals at the end of the program
• Responsible for making sure that all individuals are picked up or dropped off in a timely manner.
• Escort the individuals to either their daily activities in the community or to their homes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have available to work between 6:00am-3:30pm
• High School Diploma or GED
• A valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Must be able to assist with lifting disabled individuals
• Excellent organizational, verbal, & written communication skills
• Provide supervision and support in community settings
• Complete all skill development, support and progress notes.
• Ensure a healthy and clean work environment
• Provide behavior support and crisis intervention as needed
• Responsible for either the early morning picks up or dropping off our individuals at the end of the program
• Responsible for making sure that all individuals are picked up or dropped off in a timely manner.
• Escort the individuals to either their daily activities in the community or to their homes.

Pay Rate: $15.00 -$17p/h

Company Description

Metropolitan Family Services provides services for individuals with mental and physical disabilities.