DSP (Direct Support Professionals and Direct Care Workers) and other CAREGIVERS needed urgently to work with Children and Teens with autism, developmental disabilities and physical disabilities inside of their homes and in the community.

***Hamaspik of Kings County OPWDD Self Direction Cases***

JOB PAY AND SCHEDULE:

$18/hour AND 40 hours per week

Sunday 9am-7pm (12 hour shift)

Monday 3pm-9pm (6 hour shift)

Tuesday 3pm-8pm (5 hour shift)

Wednesday OFF

Thursday 3pm-8pm (5 hour shift)

Friday OFF

Saturday 9am-9pm (12 hour shift)

LOCATION: Brooklyn, NY (Inside Clients Home)

JOB DUTIES:

• Working with special needs and disabled children and teens with autism and other developmental, physical and mental health disabilities
• Job is performed in the client's home and in the community at recreational places such as the playground, amusement parks, pools, indoor place spaces, restaurants, shopping stores and more
• Babysitting the child inside and outside of the home, preparing light meals and snacks, administering medication, giving baths, changing diapers, engaging in positive play skills, reading and providing companionship
• Working on goals inside and outside of the home such as independence skills, behavior management and positive communication and social skills with peers

REQUIREMENTS:

*Must have at least 1 year of VERIFIABLE experience caring for special needs or disabled children or adults (either professionally or personally)

*Must be flexible, open and available for last minute schedule changes and on call hours

*Must be willing to work 12 hour shift on weekends straight through with minimal breaks (children cannot be left alone)

*Must be able to work one full weekend a month from Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon (either in the clients home or your home)

*Must be able to work during ALL school holidays EXCEPT Easter Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day (advance notice will be given)

Keywords

Direct Support Professional, DSP, Direct care staff, Direct care worker, Respite Worker, Comm hab worker, Community Habilitation Worker, Paraprofessional, Home Attendant, Home Health Aide, Personal Care Aide, Special Education Teacher

Relevant keywords

Special Needs Babysitter, Special Needs Nanny, Caregiver, Companion, Teacher's Aide, BCBA, Residential Aide, Group Home Staff, Daycare Worker, Recreational Aide, After school worker

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Afternoon shift
• After school
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays
• On call
• Overtime

Application Question(s):

• MUST ANSWER THIS QUESTION TO BE CONSIDERED

Are you able to babysit the client for one full weekend once a month from Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon? You can do this in your home or in the clients home.

• MUST ANSWER THIS QUESTION TO BE CONSIDERED

Are you able to work ALL school holidays NOT INCLUDING Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day?

• MUST ANSWER THIS QUESTION TO BE CONSIDERED

Are you able to work this schedule every week?
Sunday 9am-9pm (12 hour shift)
Monday 3pm-9pm (6 hour shift)
Tuesday 3pm-8pm (5 hour shift)
Wednesday OFF
Thursday 3pm-8pm (5 hour shift)
Friday OFF
Saturday 9am-9pm (12 hour shift)

Experience:

• Working with people with disabilities: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Not required) (Preferred)

Work Location: In person