Direct Support Worker

Braverhood; Town of Hempstead (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Braverhood is hiring DSPs to support individuals with developmental disabilities at home and in the community. We seek caring, punctual professionals with a BA degree and a passion for helping families and young adults thrive in daily living and social interactions.

Positions are available part-time and full-time; we offer training after hire and a supportive team environment. Driver's license and reliable transportation are required.

Qualifications

• Experience with the special needs community; assisting with social skills and community integration.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities for working with families and individuals.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment to help individuals achieve personal goals.
• Collaborate with case supervisors on monthly goals and action plans.
• Document services and client progress daily and monthly.
• Provide support for individuals with developmental disabilities at home and in the community.
• Attend annual mandatory staff meetings and training.
• Submit all paperwork and monthly summaries on time.
• Adhere to agency and OPWDD regulations.

Skills

Social skills

Communication

Punctuality

Accountability

Education

Bachelor of Arts degree

Job description

DSP (Direct Support Professional) - Braverhood

Join our Passionate Team of Providers! We’re creating a world where no one faces obstacles alone. Instead, parents and families are embraced by a supportive and caring community, empowered to care for their loved ones, and liberated to create the best possible life. If you are an individual passionate about helping children and young adults with developmental disabilities and medical + mental health challenges.

Braverhood is looking to hire part time and full-time DSP (Direct Support Professional) to provide support for individuals both in the home and within the community

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DSP (Direct Support Professional)

• Foster a positive environment for individuals to be successful in achieving personal goals (i.e.social interactions and other activities of daily living)
• Work closely with Case Supervisors on monthly goals and plans of action
• Document services rendered and client progress on a daily and monthly basis
• Provide support for individuals with various developmental disabilities in the home and within the community
• Attend mandatory staff meeting and training once a year
• Submit all paperwork and monthly summaries on time
• Adhere to all agency and OPWDD regulations

QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DSP (Direct Support Professional)

• ACCOUNTABILITY AND COMMITMENT a must for this position!
• BACHELOR OF ARTS degree (BA) required
• Experience with the special needs community - preferably with children or young adults -by taking them out in the community and helping them to integrate into society by helping them with communication and social skills
• Reliable Transportation is required
• Drivers license and vehicle are REQUIRED!!
• Must be a U.S Citizen or have a work permit
• Once hired, an online DSP training course must be completed
• Must be able to show up to work on time
• Dress code: Casual - come as you are, but please dress appropriately and respectfully.