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Direct Support Professional Sat 7:30am-3:30pm, Sun/Wed-Fri 3:30pm-11:30pm

aabrNew York, NY

2 days ago

Occupations

Social and Human Service AssistantsPersonal Care AidesTeaching Assistants, Special Education

Industries

Services for the Elderly and Persons with DisabilitiesOther Individual and Family ServicesOther Residential Care Facilities

$17.25 Hourly

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About the role

Direct Support Professional Salary Range $17.25 - $17.25 Hourly Position Type Part Time Job Shift DayJob Description
Essential Job Functions:
  • Be supportive, positive and encouraging in meeting the needs of those with developmental disabilities as you assist them in working on gaining further independence.
  • Encourage and foster individuals' preferred hobbies, interests and self-determined choices.
  • Assist with and work to strengthen the individuals' daily living needs, including but not limited to: nutrition, hygiene, exercise, communication, and socialization skills
  • Help individuals to bathe, groom and dress, eat and drink if necessary, always working to improve self-reliance and independence.
  • Work with the Individual being served to create goals, track progress and report findings to superiors.
  • Encourage the Individuals involvement in the local community and encourage community inclusion based on their interests and preferences.
  • Develop meaningful relationships and connections with clients to make them feel cared for and included in the community.
  • Follow all health and safety protocols as
the Individuals in maintaining a sanitary and tidy home. Attend continuing education courses and training as the role requires. Be a compassionate, patient, and encouraging support professional at all times
Qualifications:
  • Minimum high school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Comfortable working independently and can consistently make good judgments that benefit the client.
  • Flexible, with a keen ability to handle stress well.
  • Friendly disposition with a positive 'can-do' attitude
  • Computer literate and technologically well informed.
  • Experience tracking and recording information, preferred.
  • Enjoy working with people who have developmental disabilities to improve their quality of life.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and passionate about helping those in need.
  • Ability to move and stand for prolonged periods and frequently perform physically demanding tasks
  • Employment is contingent upon passing background checks (OPWDD, The Justice Center, etc.) and successful completion of AABR's Orientation Training program.
  • Current certification in SCIP, CPR/First Aid and AMAP for Full Time Position.
  • Current certification in SCIP, CPR & First Aid for a Part Time Position.

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JOB OVERVIEW

Salary

$17.25 Hourly

Experience level

Junior

Location

New York, NY

Occupation

Social and Human Service Assistants

Industry

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities

Posted

2 days ago

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