Direct Support Professional Per-Diem Day Program - Brooklyn Bronx
Direct Support Professional Per-Diem Day Program - Brooklyn Bronx
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Job Description
AHRC New York City is seeking compassionate and dedicated Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in our adult day programs. As a DSP you will empower individuals to lead selfdirected lives and become valued active members of their communities.
- Location: Brooklyn & the Bronx
- Job Type: PerDiem (with potential to become FullTime with Full Benefits based on performance)
- Pay Rate: $17$18 per hour (depending on driving status)
- Schedule: MondayFriday 8:30 AM 2:30 PM
Responsibilities:
- Support individuals with disabilities in leading selfdirected lives and becoming active members of their communities.
- Encourage behaviors that promote inclusion and community participation.
- Assist individuals in identifying and utilizing formal and informal supports within their community including family friends and social networks.
- Provide direct training and support within the day program empowering individuals to make informed choices.
- Collaborate with individuals families and the team to develop and implement PersonCentered plans that focus on strengths preferences and goals.
- Work with the supervisor to ensure all activities and services comply with OPWDD regulations agency policies and values.
Qualifications :
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- One year of experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.
- Knowledge of Home and CommunityBased Waiver services is a plus.
- Understanding of PersonCentered Planning.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing.
- Flexibility to meet the scheduling needs of individuals.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with individuals families staff and community agencies.
Additional Information :
AHRC New York City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to age race color creed religion national origin alienage or citizenship status gender sex sexual orientation pregnancy disability marital status partnership status military status status as a victim of domestic violence sex offenses or stalking genetic information or unemployment or any other protected characteristic under federal state or local law.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Parttime
Employment Type
Part-time
