Direct Support Specialist - Community Day Hab (Full Time)

Brooklyn Bureau of Community Services, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 23,419 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Brooklyn seeks a Direct Support Professional to empower adults with intellectual disabilities through a person-centered approach. Responsibilities include supervising participants in various activities, encouraging community integration, and attending to personal care. Candidates must have a high school diploma and excellent communication skills. This full-time position offers an opportunity to make a difference in the community while fostering individual independence.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; Associates preferred.
• Previous experience in the I/DD field is a plus.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Willing to take initiative and respond well to supervision.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a group of Day Habilitation participants.
• Ensure appropriate social behavior during participation.
• Incorporate life and job skills into group activities.
• Attend to participants’ personal care.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Initiative

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates in Human services, Psychology or Sociology

Job description

A community service organization in Brooklyn seeks a Direct Support Professional to empower adults with intellectual disabilities through a person-centered approach. Responsibilities include supervising participants in various activities, encouraging community integration, and attending to personal care. Candidates must have a high school diploma and excellent communication skills. This full-time position offers an opportunity to make a difference in the community while fostering individual independence.