What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at Program Development Services Inc.?
Program Development Services, Inc. is seeking energetic people, looking for an opportunity to make a difference in a person’s life by providing in-house and community care, training, and counseling to the people we support at one of our residential facilities located in Brooklyn and Manhattan.
Who We Are:
- Program Development Services has been committed to providing the highest quality of care to people who identify as having intellectual & developmental disabilities through our wide range of residential settings and day habilitation, our comprehensive and progressive services, and our highly trained and caring professional staff.
Successful Candidates will demonstrate:
- The ability to interact with the people we support in a positive encouraging way
- Professional demeanor
- Patience, and a positive attitude
- A strong desire to help others
- Must be able to follow and carry out written and oral instructions.
- Must be comfortable communicating with individuals (verbal and non-verbal), family members, visitors, management, governmental agencies, and the general public
Job Availability: Full-time & Part-time
Shifts Available: Daytime, Afternoon and Overnight
Residential Locations: Bay Ridge, Bensonhurst, Brighton Beach, Canarsie, Dyker Heights, Flatbush, Manhattan, Red Hook, Sheepshead Bay, Williamsburg
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Provide each individual support with their growth in areas including but not limited to counseling, budgeting, food preparation, activities of daily living and recreation
- Ensure that all program and service plans are implemented and documentation is completed.
- Accompany individuals on medical, clinical and other visits deemed necessary by the I.D.T
- Follow all policy and procedures of the agency.
- Administer medication to the individuals (with proper training)
Qualifications:
- Authorization to work in the United States
- High School Diploma or its equivalent, required
- One year experience in the human services field, preferred
- AMAP, SCIP, CPR, and First Aid Certifications preferred, but not required
Program Development Services, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer
