Direct Support Professional - Community Habilitation
Job description
Position: Direct Support Professional - Community Habilitation
Program: Individual Residential Alternative (IRA)
Reports to: Residential Manager
Work Location: 1825 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11233
Services are based in the community and requires travel throughout Brooklyn
Shifts: Weekdays and Weekends: Afternoon and evening hours (Part-Time 20 - 25 hours per week)
Position Summary: The responsibility of the Direct Support Professional is to foster and engage individuals through a person centered approach. To empower independence through proactive training and practical experiences while involved in integrated activities in community. Staff is assigned to 4 individuals. Complete all mandatory residential habilitation documentation within specified time frames, including but not limited to:
Responsibilities:
- Review daily log book upon arrival and input all activities throughout shift into log book
- Provide supervision to consumers you have been assigned to
- Administering medication
- Daily ADL trainings (Cooking, shopping, cleaning etc.)
- Ensure all program goals are completed as written and initial
- Provide daily recreational activities
- Sign off on daily attendance
- Other tasks as may be required
Qualifications Required:
- HS Diploma or GED required
- With at least two years’ experience working with individuals in an IRA setting
- AMAP – Approved Medication Administration Personnel
- First Aid and CPR
- Valid NYS Driver License
- BCS and Turning Point require that all employees entering the workplace be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless an exemption is granted as a medical or religious accommodation
Qualifications Preferred:
BA in Human Service
At least one year experience working with individuals with a developmental disability
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