What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional/School Based (7am-3pm) position at The Fedcap Group?
What You'll Do
As a Direct Support Professional, you will assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their community residential home with everyday tasks such as housekeeping, meal preparation, attending appointments and taking them to recreational/social activities and ensure proper supervision levels are maintained.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
- Working under supervision of classroom teacher providing instruction, services, and support to individuals with varied disabilities and behavior issues which may include physical aggression, verbal assault, inappropriate sexual comments, gestures, and/or acts.
- Assisting in educational programming and caring for needs of the students.
- Assisting in keeping the classroom and program supplies ready and well maintained.
- Maintaining an effective level of interaction with students upon completion of structured activities.
- Maintaining a strong knowledge of and implementing Individual Education Programs (IEP)
- Assisting with behavior management of children as outlined by Behavior Intervention Plans and Program and Agency policies.
- Effectively and appropriately interacting and communicating with classroom and professional team members.
- Maintaining and supporting a community of learners amongst professional staff and engage in regular self-directed learning to enhance practice.
You're a great fit for this role if you have:
- High school diploma or GED (required)
- Valid US driver’s license for routine transportation of program participants (required)
- At least two years of work experience (preferred)
- Demonstrated commitment to delivering high‑quality support to individuals with disabilities in both community and residential environments
- Successfully complete all Easterseals NY training requirements, including earning the necessary certifications
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays
Compensation
- $18.25 Per Hour
- $500 bonus (for successful candidates and paid out ½ at 3 months and ½ at 6 months)
Who We Are
The mission of Easterseals New York is to spread help, hope and answers.
We operate programs that enable people with special needs to achieve equality, dignity and independence in their own communities. We provide exceptional services to ensure that people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities. We change the way the world defines and views disabilities by making profound, positive differences in people’s lives every day.
Easterseals New York joined The Fedcap Group in 2015.
Website: www.easterseals.com/newyork
The Fedcap Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We are an EOE employer committed to diversity.
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