Direct Support Professional

Job description

PER DIEM SHIFTS AVAILABLE - MORNING, AFTERNOON, OVERNIGHT!

Location: Staten Island, Bronx , Brooklyn , Manhattan and Queens NY

Rate : $17/hour

We are seeking a passionate Direct Support Professional. The candidate must be dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving meaningful employment. As a Direct Support Professional, you will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for individuals with disabilities or special needs. Your primary responsibility will be to provide compassionate and personalized support to clients in various settings, including residential homes and community environments. You will assist individuals in achieving their personal goals while ensuring their rights and dignity are upheld.

Make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities. There will be room for personal and professional growth.

Schedule: Per diem Shifts

Duties

• Assist in maintaining an inventory of individual clothing and personal effects on a routine basis to ensure that individuals are properly clothed.
• Assist with any toileting, showering and/or other personal hygiene needs.
• Report any sign or symptoms of illness or adverse medication reaction to the site supervisor to implement an appropriate plan of action.
• Assists in the resolution of crisis management and reports all incidents, both verbally and in writing to the program supervisor.
• Ensures that each apartment/room is clean, neat, safe and free of hazardous contains at all times.
• Ensures that all individuals attend activities daily as agreed upon, within a structured treatment program, sheltered work center, training program or competitive employment in the community.
• Assist individuals in a Day Hab. Or Day Center setting.
• Escort individuals on medical appointments as needed.
• Escort individuals to the emergency room (site managers usually make this request to the Staffing Agency or to the DSP, if the DSP is already at the resident).

Skills and/or Experience Required:

• Experience working with people with disabilities in a health or treatment related setting preferred.
• Specialized training and experience in working with the developmentally disabled preferred.
• Excellent verbal, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literate.
• Ability or willingness to be certified in CPR.

Educational Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED.

Join us as a Direct Support Professional and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you support!

Work Location: In person.

Our network includes Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Certified TAs, Paraprofessionals, as well as Social Workers, Psychologists, and Resource Room Teachers. Together, we deliver exceptional care to our partners and their communities.