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DSP (Direct Support Professional) - Braverhood Join our Passionate Team of Providers! We’re creating a world where no one faces obstacles alone. Instead, parents and families are embraced by a supportive and caring community, empowered to care for their loved ones, and liberated to create the best possible life. If you are an individual passionate about helping children and young adults with developmental disabilities and medical + mental health challenges, we encourage you to apply! Braverhood is looking to hire part time and full-time DSP (Direct Support Professional) in the the New York City metropolitan area to provide support for individuals both in the home and within the community. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DSP (Direct Support Professional) ● Foster a positive environment for individuals to be successful in achieving personal goals (i.e. social interactions and other activities of daily living) ● Work closely with Case Supervisors on monthly goals and plans of action ● Document services rendered and client progress on a daily and monthly basis ● Provide support for individuals with various developmental disabilities in the home and within the community ● Attend mandatory staff meeting and training once a year ● Submit all paperwork and monthly summaries on time ● Adhere to all agency and OPWDD regulations QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DSP (Direct Support Professional) ●ACCOUNTABILITY AND COMMITMENT a must for this position! ●BACHELOR OF ARTS degree (BA) required ●Experience with the special needs community - preferably with children or young adults -by taking them out in the community and helping them to integrate into society by helping them with communication and social skills ● Reliable Transportation is required ● Drivers license and vehicle are preferred ● Must be a U.S Citizen or have a work permit ● Once hired, an online DSP training course must be completed ● Must be able to show up to work on time *Dress code: Casual - come as you are, but please dress appropriately and respectfully. Benefits: Flexible schedule Health insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid time off Paid training American Sign Language and Spanish speakers welcome. Must speak English.
We are seeking a reliable and skilled Driver to join our team and provide transportation for our Day Habilitation Program clients. The ideal candidate will be responsible for picking up and dropping off clients from their homes to the program safely and efficiently while adhering to all traffic regulations and company policies. This role requires excellent communication skills, a strong sense of responsibility, and experience operating transit vans. The Driver will play a crucial role in ensuring our clients arrive at their destinations on time, contributing to the smooth operation of our Day Habilitation Program. Responsibilities: Safely operate transit vans to transport Day Habilitation Program clients to and from their homes and the program. Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure safety and compliance with transportation regulations. Communicate effectively with program staff, caregivers, and supervisors to coordinate pick-up and drop-off schedules. Maintain constant communication with the supervisor regarding route updates, client concerns, and any transportation issues. Assist clients with boarding and exiting the vehicle, ensuring their safety and comfort during transit. Maintain accurate transportation logs, including routes taken, arrival/departure times, and any incidents that occur. Adhere to all traffic laws and company policies while driving in various road and weather conditions. Ensure the cleanliness and basic maintenance of the transit van, reporting any mechanical issues promptly. Take the van for maintenance and repairs whenever needed to ensure safe and reliable transportation. ChatGPT said: Experience: Previous experience as a driver in a day habilitation program, healthcare, or human services setting is beneficial but not preferred. Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) is highly beneficial but not preferred. Familiarity with assisting passengers with mobility needs and ensuring safe, comfortable transportation. Experience in shuttle or bus driving is advantageous, especially in transporting groups of individuals on a set schedule. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with clients, caregivers, and program staff. A valid driver's license appropriate for operating transit vans is required. Join our team today as a Driver and play a vital role in ensuring safe and reliable transportation for individuals in our Day Habilitation Program! Your skills will make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve while providing you with opportunities to grow within our organization. Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $16.86 per hour Expected hours: 35 per week Benefits: On-the-job training Paid orientation Paid sick time Paid time off Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends Split shift Trucking Route: Local Work Location: In person
Up to $1,000 Sign On Bonus Locations in Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Port Jervis, Queens, Rockland, Staten Island, Westchester Various Shifts available: 7am - 3pm, 3pm - 11pm, 11pm - 7am At The New York Foundling, we trust in the power and potential of people, and we deliberately invest in proven practices. From bold beginnings in 1869, our New York-based nonprofit has supported hundreds of thousands of our neighbors on their own paths to stability, strength, and independence. We help children and families navigate through and beyond foster care. We help families struggling with conflict and poverty grow strong. We help individuals with developmental disabilities live their best lives, and we help our neighbors access quality health and mental health services—core to building lifelong resilience and wellbeing. Together, our interrelated programs provide a whole-person, whole-family, and whole-life approach that unlocks solutions for a lifetime. The New York Foundling has served people with developmental disabilities since 1974, beginning with children and gradually expanding services to all ages, including the growing population of elders with developmental disabilities. The Developmental Division strives to empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live as they choose, actively engaged in the community, pursuing their goals and interests through a choice of supported residential options, health services, meaningful activities, and employment opportunities. The New York Foundling has served people with developmental disabilities since 1974, beginning with children and gradually expanding services to all ages, including the growing population of elders with developmental disabilities. The Developmental Division strives to empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live as they choose, actively engaged in the community, pursuing their goals and interests through a choice of supported residential options, health services, meaningful activities, and employment opportunities. - Ensure appropriate supervision, health and safety of individuals; Implement Individual Plan of Protective Oversight. - Advocate for individuals in the community (medical appointments, church, recreation activities etc.). - Ensure individual’s plan of care is implemented. - Ensure that individual medication is administered as prescribed. - Assist in daily living skills (e.g. personal hygiene, food preparation, house keeping, laundry, shopping) - Maintain facility in compliance with the OPWDD and COA standards. - Facilitate individual’s learning and skill training in fire safety. - Implementation and documentation of individual’s goals. - Complete daily progress notes and other individual logs. - Maintain updated certifications in CPR/first aid, SCIP, and AMAP. - Provide atmosphere conducive to positive behavior. - Observe, report regressive and unusual behavior and work cooperatively with clinical staff. - Planning and preparing balanced meals. - Cleaning and maintaining of the residential unit. - Assist individuals with the purchase of groceries, clothing, hygiene supplies and other items needed. - Attends appropriate workshops, trainings, and meetings. - Assist in providing spiritual development. - Assist in providing ethical and moral values. - Transport and escort individuals on recreational activities, medical appointment, home visits, etc. - Assist in development of social skills. - Remain on shift until your relief has arrived. - Complete job related tasks as needed. Salary Range: $18.23 - $19.03/hour The New York Foundling is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse employee population, the Foundling will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. Qualifications - AMAP, SCIP, CPR, and First Aid Certifications preferred. - Valid NY/NJ/CT/PA Driver’s License with 6 points or less required. - Experience working with adults that have developmental disabilities. - Demonstrated strong commitment to safety. - Education Required - High School / G.E.D.
ANIBIC empowers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities so that they can live their best lives as independently as possible! ANIBIC is looking for an RN to join our team! We need a Registered Nurse who will provide medical care and oversight for about 20 people in our residential IRA program. Currently, the caseload for the RN will consist of individuals who are ambulatory, verbal, and generally independent and healthy. REQUIREMENTS: - Must be willing and able to travel to Regal Park and Briarwood and other surrounding areas of Queens, NY. - NY State Registered Nurse licensure - Must have valid driver's license and be able to commute in order to perform job responsibilities. - Excellent verbal & written communication and organizational skills - Prior experience working with ID/DD population in an OPWDD governed program preferred. - Experience providing training to Direct Support Professionals regarding medical care standards. THIS IS THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY FOR : - An RN with experience serving the ID/DD population in OPWDD Certified programs. - An experienced RN who is burned out from providing consistent, high intensity medical care throughout their career. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Ensure medical care and appropriate medical follow-up for indiduals with intellectual disabilities. - Make weekly visits to assigned residences for individual medical monitoring and review of all medical reports, visit forms, diagnostic tests and laboratory results. - Oversee medication administration and perform reconciliation. - Provide initial and ongoing supervision/training/support to unlicensed direct support professionals on individual medical conditions and in all nursing tasks and or functions that they perform (ie. Medication Administration (AMAP Certifications), etc.); - Periodically review that the performance of unlicensed staff is consistent with standards of care and training. - Accompany individuals on critical medical appointments in order to enhance communication and coordination of needed medical services. - Attend meetings as a member of the interdisciplinary team to discuss individualized support plans. - Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and nursing practices. - Provide on-site training as needed to other program areas (ie. Day Program Services, etc.). - Light on-call responsibilities. FULL-TIME RN'S WITH ANIBIC GET THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS: - Low-Cost, High Quality Healthcare Insurance - Paid Time Off (Sick, Personal, Holidays) which advances work / life balance. - Life Insurance - Dental / Vision Insurance - 403(B) / Retirement - Paid training - Disability insurance - Supplemental insurance opportunities - An inclusive and diverse team environment - If you are a dedicated Registered Nurse with a passion for providing exceptional patient care, we encourage you to apply. ANIBIC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, familial status, military status, disability and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.