Direct Support Professional
$37,440–$37,440 year
On-siteBrooklyn, New York, United States
Job Summary
Provide day-to-day care for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in a residential setting, including supervision of personal hygiene, meal preparation, and activity sessions. Accompany individuals on medical and social appointments, drive them to necessary outings, and administer medication as needed. Develop and run activity programs, supervise leisure time, and assist with mobility and transfers while ensuring safety and dignity. Complete incident reports, progress notes, and documentation in electronic records. Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team and participate in staff meetings and trainings. Comply with Jewish Orthodox culture and practices.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)
- Aptitude for learning new systems and software applications
- Ability to lift 25 pounds to assist Individual and to manager stairs in walk-up buildings as needed
- Ability to reach paper and electronic documents
- Ability to perform data entry into various computer programs as needed
- Ability to travel to visit individual in apartments or to escort Individual in the community
- Compassion, empathy, patience, and genuine desire to make a positive impact on individual's lives
- Excellent client engagement skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Attentiveness to individuals and colleagues
- Adaptability to address situations
- Building and Maintaining Positive Relationships
- Ability to adapt to changing situations and work effectively as part of a team
- Demonstrating Professionalism
- Supporting Good Health
- Supporting Safety
- Comply to the Divisional specific Jewish Orthodox culture and practices
Desired Qualifications
- A driver's License
- Experience with similar population in a residential setting
- Bilingual
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