What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at Sid Jacobson JCC?
Sid Jacobson JCC is seeking a Full-Time Direct Support Professional candidate who is kind-hearted, caring, patient, and possesses strong interpersonal skills, which include the ability to effectively relate and communicate with our program participants. He/She/They will be an active participant in our life skills and social programs. As a Direct Support Professional, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with diverse needs, ensuring their well-being and enhancing their quality of life. In addition, they are responsible for providing safe and reliable transportation services to clients enrolled in Program.
This position is in Nassau County (East Hills), Long Island.
How you can help us:
· Ensures the safety of program participants while in program
· Facilitates life skills training, volunteer and social activities for participants on a daily basis.
· Map out most effective routes to minimize driving time.
· Operate vehicle in safe manner at all times, while ensuring the safety of all individuals
· Arrive at pick-up and drop-off points on time
· Perform pre and post trip inspections
· Notifies supervisor with passenger concerns
· Report any violations received while driving
· Reports significant incidents to Supervisor(s) as they occur.
· Prompts participants to interact appropriately with peers and with all persons in program, and at community sites.
· Appropriately completes all required documentation.
· Attend all mandatory trainings and personally ensure that their attendance is scheduled per deadlines.
· Assist clients with activities of daily living as needed.
· Additional duties as assigned by supervisor(s)
Compensation details: 42000-42000 Yearly Salary
