Empowering Direct Support Professional (DSP) – OPWDD

Family-Residences-and-Essential-Enterprises,-Inc; Ridge (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE) is seeking a Direct Support Professional to work with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, mental illness, and brain injury, helping them reach personal outcomes and develop daily living and decision-making skills.

You will promote health and safety, advocate for the people we support, document services accurately, and collaborate with care teams to implement person-centered plans in residential and community settings;

Qualifications

• Functional proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Proficient writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team with care teams.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and realize personal life goals with the people we support.
• Advocate for individuals and teach new life skills.
• Promote health and safety and document services accurately.
• Assist with daily living tasks and transport clients as needed.
• Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team on service plans.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Computer skills

Writing skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE) is seeking a Direct Support Professional to work with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, mental illness, and brain injury, helping them reach personal outcomes and develop daily living and decision-making skills.

You will promote health and safety, advocate for the people we support, document services accurately, and collaborate with care teams to implement person-centered plans in residential and community settings;