What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional - Community Day Hab position at Brooklyn Community Services?
Job Description
Position: Direct Support Professional
Program/Department: Community for All Day Hab. /Services for People Living with Disabilities
Reports to: Senior Site Supervisor
Work Location: 691 Fulton Street 2nd Fl., Brooklyn, New York 11217
Hours: Full Time 35 hours per week; Monday - Friday from 8:30-4:30
Salary Range: $16.50/hour - $18/hour
Program Summary:
The Community for All Day Habilitation Program provides adults with intellectual disabilities a comprehensive range of services. Participants learn to navigate their communities through speech and occupational therapy, volunteer opportunities, creative art and expression groups, and more.
Position Summary:
The responsibility of a Direct Service Professional is to foster individual independence and engage individuals through a person centered approach. To empower independence through proactive training and practical experiences while involved in integrated activities in the community.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for supervising a group of Day Habilitation participants as they engage in BCS sponsored activities on and off site.
Ensure the group’s weekly activity sheet is adhered to, and that participants exhibit appropriate social behavior during participation in the program.
Incorporate life and job skills, money management skills, and travel skills into group and volunteer activities, and facilitate the individuals’ community integration.
Engage in person centered planning with the individuals and create an environment to foster personal empowerment,
Attend to the participants’ personal care
Responsible for the timely completion of daily checklists, monthly summary notes, and semi-annual and annual staff action plans
Maintain contact with families as necessary
Teach and reinforce fire and safety procedures
Encourage and motivate individuals to attend program on a daily basis
Act as a role model to the participants by displaying appropriate behavior
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications Required:
High School diploma or equivalent required; BA preferred in Human services, psychology or Sociology
Previous experience or knowledge in the I/DD field is a plus
Work or life experience with intellectual/developmental disabilities is a plus
Must have excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills including ability to problem-solve
Must respond well to supervision and be a team player
Must be computer literate
Excellent judgment and sensitivity to the needs of the individual
Willing to take initiative
Bi-Lingual Spanish preferred
Must pass OPWDD fingerprinting and background check
BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities
Salary : $17 - $18
