Senior Direct Support Professional

Community Options, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance options

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

Employee discounts

403b retirement plan

Career growth opportunities

Great coworkers

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a Full-Time Senior Direct Support Professional to provide person-centered care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

You will support a team, mentor staff, and help coordinate daily program activities at an assigned location. Starting pay is $19.00 per hour and the role requires high school diploma or GED, valid driver’s license, and completion of state trainings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Complete all state and agency required training per state guidelines.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to individuals tailored to ISP/PCP.
• Assist with training team members to support programmatic initiatives and routines.
• Assist with daily routines including cleaning, cooking, feeding, medication administration, and hygiene.
• Monitor health and medical needs and report concerns.
• Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately.
• Participate with individuals in community, social, and recreational activities.
• Ensure locations and vehicles are clean, stocked with supplies.
• Additional tasks may be assigned.
• Cooperate with license and department staff during inspections.

Skills

Experience with IDD support

Strong interpersonal skills

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver’s license

Job description

Description

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 11 states.

We are now hiring a Full-Time Senior Direct Support Professional in Brooklyn, NY. The Senior Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for providing person-centered care tailored to meet the needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This person will also support a team with day-to-day operations and challenges as a team leader for an assigned location.

Starting Pay is $19.00 per hour

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities tailored to their Individual Support Plan (ISP)/Person Centered Plan (PCP)
• Assist with training team members to support programmatic initiatives, goals, daily routines, and the unique needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Assist with daily routines including cleaning, cooking established meal plans, feeding, medication administration, and maintaining personal hygiene
• Monitor the health and medical needs of individuals and immediately report any concerns
• Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely
• Participate with individuals in community, social, and recreational activities
• Ensure work locations and vehicles are clean, well maintained, and stocked with necessary supplies including groceries, medications, and cleaning supplies
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
• Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Complete all state and agency required training per state guidelines
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing

Why Community Options?

• Competitive Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, Vision).
• Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday!
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs.
• 403b Retirement Plan.
• Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities.
• Great coworkers/team that support you!
• University partnerships that include tuition reduction

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V