Trauma-Informed Residential Support Specialist

Jewish Board; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jewish Board in New York is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist residents in a residential treatment setting, ensuring daily living skills, health and safety, and compassionate care are maintained.

You will model positive behavior, support independence, and help with meals and activities, while documenting observations in electronic records and coordinating with the treatment team.

This role requires empathy, patience, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or Equivalency is required.
• Driver’s License preferred but not required in all programs.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook and Word.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day care and supervision for residents.
• Develop, supervise and run activity sessions.
• Accompany residents on trips and outings and supervise activities.
• May be called upon to work one on one with a client who is experiencing stress.
• Coordinate with the treatment team and document resident interactions.

Skills

Compassion

Verbal & written communication

Teamwork

Patience

Education

High School diploma or Equivalency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Jewish Board in New York is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist residents in a residential treatment setting, ensuring daily living skills, health and safety, and compassionate care are maintained.

You will model positive behavior, support independence, and help with meals and activities, while documenting observations in electronic records and coordinating with the treatment team.

This role requires empathy, patience, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.