Empowering Direct Support Professional - Day Hab

Brooklyn Bureau of Community Services, Inc; Brooklyn (NY); On-site; USD 23,419 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

A community services organization in Brooklyn is looking for a Direct Support Professional to assist adults with intellectual disabilities. Responsibilities include supervising participants in daily activities and ensuring their personal care. The position requires a high school diploma, strong interpersonal skills, and a willingness to work in a team. This full-time role offers a salary range of $17.00-$18.00/hour. The successful candidate will engage individuals through a person-centered approach, promoting independence and community integration.

Qualifications

• Previous experience or knowledge in the I/DD field is a plus.
• Work or life experience with intellectual/developmental disabilities is a plus.
• Must undergo pre-employment screenings such as the Criminal Background Check required by OPWDD.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Problem-solving

Team player

Initiative

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates in Human Services, Psychology or Sociology

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

A community services organization in Brooklyn is looking for a Direct Support Professional to assist adults with intellectual disabilities. Responsibilities include supervising participants in daily activities and ensuring their personal care. The position requires a high school diploma, strong interpersonal skills, and a willingness to work in a team. This full-time role offers a salary range of $17.00-$18.00/hour. The successful candidate will engage individuals through a person-centered approach, promoting independence and community integration.