Sr Direct Support Professional

Job Details

Job Location

Eaton Res, 131 Bay 19th St, Brooklyn, NY,11214 - Brooklyn, NY

Position Type

Full-Time

Education Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Salary Range

$18.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage

None

Job Shift

Evening

Description

About HeartShare

For over 100 years, HeartShare has dedicated itself to improving the lives of people needing special services and support. The HeartShare team, now 2,100 employees and growing, helps individuals develop to their fullest potential and lead meaningful and enriched lives.

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible to provide support and guidance with activities of daily living and independent living skills for the children in our children's residence. The supports provided also include community based activities and outings. The Direct Support Professional is a key member of a therapeutic team responsible for the overall physical and emotional well-being of children with intellectual disabilities including autism (ages 12-21).

Responsibilities

• The Driver/Senior Direct Support Professional is responsible for protective oversight of individuals placed in their care from the time they are picked up from their home to the time they are dropped off to their home, and for facilitating their active engagement in session activities.
• Familiarizes self with care needs of group members, including socialization, communication, dietary restrictions, toileting and behavioral concerns and offers assistance appropriate to maximizing individual's ability to participate in group sessions as independently as possible.
• Plans and organizes community outings and/or on site activities for individuals.
• Supervises one other Direct Support Professional.
• Responsible for assigned paperwork.
• Responsible for entering data on Precision Care, a web-based platform for recording services.
• Promotes group enthusiasm and help create supportive atmosphere for active participation and socialization.
• Transports passengers courteously, responsibly and in accordance with agency policy, in all weather conditions.
• Represents HeartShare in a professional manner.
  
  

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
• NYS Driver's license required and clean driving record
• Strong writing and communication skills
• HighSchool Diploma required; Bachelor Degree preferred
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred
  
  

Benefits

At HeartShare we offer a comprehensive benefit package based on full-time/part-time status. You can expect:

• Paid time off (holidays, vacation in accordance with school calendar, sick and personal)
• Professional development opportunities
• Team environment
• Medical and dental benefits
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Optional insurance (life, disability, etc.)
• 403(B) retirement plans
• Flexible spending account (dependent care, medical, parking, and transit)
• Employee assistance program
  
  

HeartShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to Leaves@heartshare.org

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