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Direct support professional - Braverhood

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Job Title: Direct Support Professional
Company: Braverhood
Job Summary:
Braverhood is seeking a dedicated and reliable Direct Support Professional with experience or a strong interest in working with neurodivergent individuals, particularly those with ADHD and Autism. This role focuses on providing one-on-one support to a neurodivergent young adult enrolled in college. Your mission is to enhance the individual’s executive functioning, social skills, and independence, ensuring they thrive both academically and personally.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan and create opportunities focused on executive functioning, social skills, and independent living skills.
  • Provide direct one-on-one support with schoolwork and training.
  • Collaborate with team members to maintain a safe, supportive, and orderly environment.
  • Accompany and support members during transportation, lunch, and break times to school, home, appointments, activities in the city, and the gym.
  • Complete required monthly progress reports on the member’s development.
  • Advocate for the member and assist in communication with various parties involved in their services.
  • Communicate effectively with family members, educators, and other stakeholders.
  • Perform additional tasks as needed based on the member’s specific requirements.
    Physical Requirements:
  • Frequent sitting, standing, bending, walking, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
  • Occasional lifting and carrying of 35-50 lbs.
    Qualifications and Skills:
    Core Expertise: Demonstrated knowledge or a strong interest in ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and neurodivergence. A passion for helping individuals improve their executive functioning and social skills is essential.
    Reliability & Punctuality: Exceptionally reliable and honest, consistently arriving on time for all scheduled shifts.
    Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with members, family, and the team.
    Organization: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage time effectively, multitask, and be a self-starter.
    Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively and effectively within a team-based environment.
    Technical Skills: Proficient with computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), Adobe, and digital note-taking.
    Critical Thinking: Ability to think critically, adapt to changing situations, and solve problems independently.
    Work Location & Schedule:
    Location: Work is split between the member’s home in the northern Bronx and the college location (near Grand Central Station).
    Schedule: Part-time, approximately 17 hours per week. Additional hours may become available if coverage is needed.
    Shifts: 4-6 hour shifts, typically split with another staff member. Hours can increase to cover shifts for unavailable staff.
    Availability: Requires flexibility to work shifts Monday to Saturday. Weekday shifts may start around 11:30 AM, and some shifts start around 4:30 PM, ending no later than 8:30 PM. Saturday hours can be between 4-6 hours, starting around 11 AM.
    Compensation & Requirements:
    Pay: $22-$32 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
    Travel: Must be able to commute skillfully and comfortably within NYC using public transportation (trains and buses).
    Experience: 1+ year of experience in education, social work, or a related field working with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred. This position is ideal for someone in college pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in education, social services, communication, or psychology.
    Background Check: If hired, a background check and fingerprints will be required by the agency.
    Certification: CPR Certification is preferred.
  • Experience
    Required
  • Languages
    English – Advanced
  • Employment
    Part-time
  • Schedule
    Varies
  • Salary
    $22 – $32 hourly
  • Starting time
    Immediate start!

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