Direct Support Professional II-73532912
hace 2 días
New York
Job DescriptionSchedule Location: Brooklyn 11203 Hours: Sun-Thurs | 3pm-11:3pam | 40 hours total Minimum Qualifications Education: • High School Diploma or GED required;, • AMAP Certification – current or able to obtain within six (6) months of hire, • SCIP‑R Certification – current or able to obtain within six (6) months of hire, • CPR and First Aid Certification – current or able to obtain within six (6) months of hire, • Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical (HSA), Dental, and Vision, • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match, • Generous Paid Time Off: Vacation, personal, sick time, mental health days, and 12 paid holidays, • Employee Wellness Programs: Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources, • Learning & Development Opportunities: Educational leave, tuition assistance, training, and career development tracks DSPs perform a wide range of routine and support tasks that vary based on the abilities of the individuals served and the residential setting. Primary Responsibilities • Provide personal care and health support, including hygiene, grooming, toileting, medication administration (per AMAP), vital signs, and medical appointments, • Support nutrition and mealtime activities, including meal preparation, safe food handling, and social dining skills, • Maintain a safe, clean, and organized residential environment, including housekeeping, fire safety, and minor maintenance tasks, • Promote individual development, independence, and community integration through skill‑building, recreation, employment supports, and transportation, • Encourage positive interpersonal relationships, communication skills, money management, and leisure activities, • Observe, document, and report individual progress; participate in program planning, team meetings, and staff training, • Apply approved behavior management techniques and respond appropriately to emergencies, • Perform other related duties as assignedKnowledge, Skills & Abilities, • Knowledge of OPWDD policies and applicable state and federal regulations, • Understanding of active treatment and habilitation principles, • Strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skills, • Ability to work independently, manage challenging situations calmly, and operate a motor vehicle when requiredPhysical Requirements, • Ability to assist individuals with mobility and personal care, • Ability to respond to behavioral and emergency situations