Direct Support Professional (37660)
$41,600–$48,030 year
On-site · Ozone Park, New York, United States
Job Summary
The Direct Support Professional will counsel, assist, and train individuals with developmental disabilities in areas such as personal care, travel skills, social skills, home management, and life skills. Responsibilities include providing safe and clean environments, assisting individuals in developing social skills, performing protective oversight during community activities, and monitoring personal health. The role requires strong written and verbal communication skills, physical caregiving abilities, and the capacity to handle challenging behaviors.
Required Qualifications
- High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- Minimum 1-year experience working with developmentally disabled population preferably in a residential, health or treatment related setting
- Valid NYS Drivers License required
- Specialized training in direct care provision preferred
- Must complete and obtain certification in OPWDD Approved Medication Administration Course (AMAP) during probationary period and maintain AMAP certification
- Ability and willingness to be First Aid and CPR certified
- Ability and willingness to obtain certification in SCIPR Competencies
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