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  • Patient Care Coordinator
    Patient Care Coordinator
    2 days ago
    $17–$18 hourly
    Full-time
    New Springville, Staten Island

    Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in our adult day programs. As a DSP, you will empower individuals to lead self-directed lives and become valued, active members of their communities. · Location: All Five Boroughs · Job Type: Per-Diem (with potential to become Full-Time with Full Benefits based on performance) · Pay Rate: $17 · Schedule: Monday-Friday Saturday/Sunday All shifts available as well. Responsibilities: · Support individuals with disabilities in leading self-directed lives and becoming active members of their communities. • Encourage behaviors that promote inclusion and community participation., • Assist individuals in identifying and utilizing formal and informal supports within their community, including family, friends, and social networks., • Provide direct training and support within the day program, empowering individuals to make informed choices., • Collaborate with individuals, families, and the team to develop and implement Person-Centered plans that focus on strengths, preferences, and goals., • Experience personal of professional working with individuals with disabilities preferred., • Knowledge of Home and Community-Based Waiver services is a plus., • Understanding of Person-Centered Planning., • Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing., • Flexibility to meet the scheduling needs of individuals., • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with individuals, families, staff, and community agencies.

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  • Direct Service Provider Bilingual Chinese
    Direct Service Provider Bilingual Chinese
    2 months ago
    $17–$19 hourly
    Part-time
    Rossville, Staten Island

    The role of a Direct Support Professional (DSP) is to work with children and their families to provide resources and support, as well as strengthen daily living skills. The services are provided in the individual's home or community setting, giving the families respite while gaining important life skills. Activities as a DSP for the OPWDD(Office of People with Developmental Disabilities) program recipients primarily involve teaching them the following: how to accomplish daily living tasks, improve socialization among peers, and acclimate to community activities such as traveling, interacting with store staff/community helpers, and adhering to appropriate social boundaries. • Assist individuals in meeting their service plan goals., • collaborate scheduling between the individual and the DSP., • Communicate effectively with families and supervisors., • Problem solve and communicate with supervisors as concerns arise., • Document session activities with the individuals in a timely manner., • Bilingual in either Cantonese or Mandarin., • Applicants must be at least 18 years old and legal to work in the US., • High school diploma or GED required, Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred., • Computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook)., • Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within the parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices., • Can communicate in Mandarin/Cantonese as well as English., • Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards., • Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards., • Must be able to lift 35 lbs., • Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

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