What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professionals position at Brookville Center for Children's Services?
Direct Support Professionals – PT
Brookville Center for Children's Services
Salary: $16.50 - $18/hr $1 weekend differential
Feel good about what you do!
Valid and Qualified NYS Driver’s License Required!
At the Children’s Residential Program within BCCS, you can become an everyday hero--We’ll train you! Our wide range of programs and services gives you a job network that has mobility, diversity, and flexibility. Join us and provide educational and therapeutic services to children with developmental delays or disabilities—in beautiful, seascape locations of Lido Beach & Wantagh offering sports such as horseback riding, baseball, bike riding, and swimming. We even provide classes with music, arts & crafts, cooking, movement dance and more!
In this role, you will:
- Provide ongoing support to people in becoming active participants in every aspect of their lives (i.e., self-care routines, health, safety, household chores, socialization and overall well-being) and to ensure that a high quality of life is maintained.
- Ensure a safe and clean home by providing support to people to assist them with the completion of household chores and by participating in said household chores as needed.
- Support people in preparing meals by teaching concepts such as diet adherence, portion control and cooking skills; as well as assisting people with medication administration according to the AMAP policy and procedures.
- Implement and document all treatment plans and other agency related materials to assist people in achieving independence in their selected valued outcomes and to ensure their health, safety and well-being.
- Provide transportation to people supported for medical appointments, shopping, recreational outings and any other transportation needs.
- Mentor new Direct Support Staff by demonstrating supportive routines and by reviewing training manuals to ensure new employees are sufficiently groomed to complete responsibilities.
We offer:
- Flexible schedules--great schedules for work/life balance!
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- A diverse, inclusive team that will support & appreciate you
To succeed, you’ll need:
- Valid and Qualified NYS Driver’s License
- HS Diploma or equivalent preferred
- Ability to communicate and understand written and verbal directives/information
- Physical aspects may include but are not limited to lifting and transferring of people (children and/or adults)
- Acting as a second support staff during transportation as needed, inclusive of wheelchair vehicle/lockdowns
- AMAP/First Aid/CPR/SCIP-R Training preferred
- Minimum one (1) year of experience working with intellectual and other developmental disabilities preferred
- Passion to help others and a great personality
- Good verbal and written communication skills
Direct Support Professionals, for immediate consideration, apply now!
An Equal Opportunity Employer Proud of Our Workforce Diversity.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.50 - $18.00 per hour
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $18
