One-on-One Direct Support Pro - Empower Independence

AABR; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

AABR is seeking a Residential Direct Support Professional in Staten Island, NY. You will work one-on-one to assess needs and provide caring, person-centered support to individuals with developmental disabilities, fostering independence and self-determination.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and involves promoting health, daily living skills, and community inclusion, while maintaining safety and documentation practices. Commitment to ongoing training is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Comfortable working independently and can consistently make good judgments that benefit the client.
• Flexible, with a keen ability to handle stress well.
• Friendly disposition with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude
• Computer literate and technologically well informed.
• Experience tracking and recording information, preferred.
• Enjoy working with people who have developmental disabilities to improve their quality of life.
• Strong interpersonal skills and passionate about helping those in need.
• Ability to move and stand for prolonged periods and frequently perform physically demanding tasks
• Employment is contingent upon passing background checks (OPWDD, The Justice Center,etc.) and successful completion of AABR’s Orientation Training program.
• Current certification in SCIP, CPR/First Aid and AMAP for Full Time Position.
• Current certification in SCIP, CPR & First Aid for a Part Time Position.

Responsibilities

• Be supportive, positive and encouraging in meeting the needs of those with developmental disabilities as you assist them in working on gaining further independence.
• Encourage and foster individuals’ preferred hobbies, interests and self-determined choices.
• Assist with and work to strengthen the individuals’ daily living needs, including but not limited to: nutrition, hygiene, exercise, communication, and socialization skills
• Help individuals to bathe, groom and dress, eat and drink if necessary, always working to improve self-reliance and independence.
• Work with the Individual being served to create goals, track progress and report findings to superiors.
• Encourage the Individuals involvement in the local community and encourage community inclusion based on their interests and preferences.
• Develop meaningful relationships and connections with clients to make them feel cared for and included in the community.
• Follow all health and safety protocols as designated.
• Assist the Individuals in maintaining a sanitary and tidy home.
• Attend continuing education courses and training as the role requires.
• Be a compassionate, patient, and encouraging support professional at all times

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Positive attitude

Stress management

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SCIP

CPR/First Aid

AMAP

Job description

AABR is seeking a Residential Direct Support Professional in Staten Island, NY. You will work one-on-one to assess needs and provide caring, person-centered support to individuals with developmental disabilities, fostering independence and self-determination.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and involves promoting health, daily living skills, and community inclusion, while maintaining safety and documentation practices. Commitment to ongoing training is expected.