Direct Support Professional & Driver

Sid Jacobson JCC, the only full-service JCC on Long Island’s North Shore, provides a full range of cutting-edge recreational, health, fitness, educational, cultural arts, and social services programs to East Hills and the surrounding community.

Sid Jacobson JCC is seeking a Full-Time Direct Support Professional candidate who is kind-hearted, caring, patient, and possesses strong interpersonal skills, which include the ability to effectively relate and communicate with our program participants. He/She/They will be an active participant in our life skills and social programs. As a Direct Support Professional, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with diverse needs, ensuring their well-being and enhancing their quality of life. In addition, they are responsible for providing safe and reliable transportation services to clients enrolled in Program. This position is in office and you are required to drive a van.

How you can help us:

· Ensures the safety of program participants while in program

· Facilitates life skills training, volunteer and social activities for participants on a daily basis.

· Arrive at pick-up and drop-off points on time

· Drive safely and follow the rules of the road

· Perform pre and post trip inspections

· Notifies supervisor with passenger concerns

· Report any violations received

· Reports significant incidents to Supervisor(s) as they occur.

· Prompts participants to interact appropriately with peers and with all persons in program, and at community sites.

· Appropriately completes all required documentation.

· Attend all mandatory trainings and personally ensure that their attendance is scheduled per deadlines.

· Assist clients with activities of daily living as needed.

· Additional duties as assigned by supervisor(s)

· Experience working with those with Special Needs a plus.

· Communication skills including strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to speak, read and write effectively.

· Ability to maintain HIPAA confidentiality and exercise discretion when discussing clients.

· Demonstrate detail orientation.

· Exhibit patience, initiative, enthusiasm, adaptability, and resourcefulness.

· Reliable and team player.

· Clean valid NYS Driver Lic.

· Able to effectively develop and document behavior management protocols.

· Good oral and written communication skills required.

We offer a full benefits package.

Compensation details: 42000-45000 Yearly Salary

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