Since 1893, Helen Keller Services (HKS) has been committed to improving the lives of individuals who are blind, visually impaired or have combined hearing and vision loss. HKS serves the New York City/Long Island area from its new headquarters in dynamic downtown Brooklyn and the Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youth and Adults of Sands Point, New York, which has a network of regional offices that extends HKS’ reach across the United States. 

We currently have an exciting full time career opportunity available to join the HKS team as a Direct Support Professional II at the Hempstead location.

$3,000 sign-on bonus upon completion of six months of employment.

Direct Support Professional, Level II Is responsible for the development and execution of function/program within his/her span of control in accordance with HKS Mission and Strategic Objectives. The goal of the Direct Support Professional II is to empower and direct our individuals in the Day Habilitation program, assist with record keeping, and perform duties necessary for the overall care and well-being of our individuals in this program.

Specific responsibilities are:

• To develop and implement the Staff Action Plan and Data Sheet in accordance with the outcomes detailed in the consumer’s Life Plan/ ISP.
• Learn the treatment plan methodologies for all individuals in the assigned area, including mobility and all clinical methodologies, and implement the methodologies as written. 
• Ensure that other classroom staff are aware of the plans and methodologies.
• Ensure that active treatment is ongoing.
• On a daily basis, ensure that Medicaid Billing is present, record data accurately, and complete the monthly note. 
• On a bi-monthly basis, in accordance with the billing policy, submit required billing materials to the Program Supervisor.
• Schedule annual and semi-annual treatment team meetings as required by regulation. Notify all participants including outside collaterals of the meeting in a timely fashion (cooking, arts & crafts, trips, etc.) and familiarize other staff with any changes to ongoing individual plan
• Accompany individuals in community activities (including volunteer experiences) and on trips.
• Carry out pertinent methodologies with individuals while in the community.
• Maintain and thoroughly clean equipment and supplies. 
• Carry out assignments and/or activities as directed by the professional/supervisory staff.
• Assist with transporting consumers to/from the Day Habilitation Program, to/from their community placements, and to/from other activities as directed.
• Act as the liaison to parents, residents, MSC’s, etc. Ensure that they receive pertinent information.

EDUCATION: 

High School Diploma or GED equivalent 

Experience working with the blind and/or developmentally disabled and knowledge of OPWDD regulations preferred.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

Valid Driver’s License Required

Experience working with the developmentally disabled.

Knowledge of OPWDD regulations

AMAP

CPR

At HKS we strive to provide a healthy work-life balance for our employees. We offer generous paid time off and comprehensive benefit package including: 

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Flexible spending account

Helen Keller Services is an equal opportunity employer.