What are the responsibilities and job description for the Developmentally Disabled Direct Support position at Stonehenge Staffing, LLC?
Developmentally Disabled Direct Support Professionals Needed!
Locations
New York City
Brooklyn
Bronx
Queens
We are looking for reliable and compassionate candidates who have experience working with the developmentally disabled.
All shifts available. (7a-3p, 3p-11p & 11p-7a)
The pay is $18 an hour.
Essential Functions :
- Assists in maintaining an inventory of individual clothing and personal effects on a routine basis in order to ensure that individuals are properly clothed.
- Assist with any toileting, showering and / or other personal hygiene needs.
- Report any sign or symptoms of illness or adverse medication reaction to the site supervisor in order to implement an appropriate plan of action.
- Assists in the resolution of crisis management and reports all incidents, both verbally and in writing to the program supervisor.
- Ensures that each apartment / room is clean, neat, safe and free of hazardous contains at all times.
- Ensures that all individuals are attending activities on a daily basis as agreed upon, within a structured treatment program, sheltered work center, training program or competitive employment in the community.
- Assist individuals in a Day Hab. or Day Center setting
- Escort individuals on medical appointments as needed
- Escort individuals to the emergency room (site managers usually make this request to the Staffing Agency or to the DSP, if the DSP is already at the resident)
Skills and / or Experience Required
Salary : $18
