Residential Direct Support Professional | Empower Lives

Brooklyn Community Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooklyn Community Services in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for its IRA program. This full-time role, located at 1825 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11233, works Monday through Friday 3:00pm–11:00pm with travel required to support four individuals in a residential setting.

You will empower independence through person-centered training, supervise daily activities, assist with ADLs, accompany clients to appointments, and ensure safety and medication administration as

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; Associates or Bachelors preferred in Human services, psychology or Sociology.
• At least one year of experience working with individuals in a residential setting.
• Must attain AMAP certification within 3 months of hire.
• Must be CPR/First Aid certified or willing to become certified within 3 months of hire.
• At least 1 year of residential experience is required.
• Bi-Lingual Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review daily log book and input all activities throughout shift into log book.
• Provide supervision to assigned individuals.
• Teach and assist in the maintenance, upkeep and housekeeping of the residence.
• Accompany clients to medical appointments.
• Follow health care treatment orders and administer medication.
• Teach and reinforce fire and safety procedures.
• Utilize agency vehicle to transport individuals for community outings.
• Provide daily ADL training such as cooking, shopping, cleaning etc.
• Ensure all program goals are completed as written.
• Provide and supervise daily recreational activities as needed.
• Maintain contact with families as necessary.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent; Associates or Bachelors preferred in Human services, psychology or Sociology

Tools

AMAP certification

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Brooklyn Community Services in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for its IRA program. This full-time role, located at 1825 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11233, works Monday through Friday 3:00pm–11:00pm with travel required to support four individuals in a residential setting.

You will empower independence through person-centered training, supervise daily activities, assist with ADLs, accompany clients to appointments, and ensure safety and medication administration as