Background:
Unique People Services was formed in 1991. Our Intellectually Developmental Disabilities program focuses on enabling individuals to attain their highest level of potential through socialization and community activities. Programs provide participants with opportunities for community inclusion and independence, which help them to live richer lives, enjoy meaningful relationships, and make their own choices.
IMMEDIATE HIRE FOR DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS FOR BRONX RESIDENCE.
Job Summary:
We seek Direct Support Professionals (DSP) who are caring, compassionate, patient and wish to make a difference in the lives of individuals with varied disabilities for our Residential Program.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Ensures all aspects of the individual’s developmental needs are addressed including behavior management, communication, nutritional well-being, medical care, and socialization.
- Provide an environment conducive to learning new skills.
- Prepare, along with engaging individuals in the preparation of meals, serving, and clean up after meals.
- Encourage positive interactions with housemates, staff, and neighbors.
- Encourage community integration through activities conducive to learning that can be reinforced through participation in neighborhood activities.
- Take individuals to various recreational and community-inclusive activities throughout the day.
- Notify site nurse/management of any changes in individual's condition, or health.
- Handle emergencies as they occur and notify the appropriate supervisor/management and staff.
- Report all individual injuries, incidents, and concerns to management immediately.
- Intervene when needed to protect individuals.
- In absence of the Program Manager, use Agency/Program protocol to notify the next appropriate Administrator when needed.
- Document all activities and information in the daily log.
- Provide documentation of observations and training to individuals based on their Individual Service Plan.
- Track individual’s progress and document all services as per their individual program plan.
- Other duties as assigned by Program Manager or the designee.
Qualifications + Education:
- High school diploma or Equivalent or Relevant Certifications
- No experience is required. Able to teach individuals basic positive interactions, encourage community integration and socialization, ability to set a positive example to individuals regarding basic socially acceptable skills.
- Caring, compassionate and positive attitude towards individuals, coworkers, clinical staff, families, and neighbors.
- Good communication skills, written as well as verbal. Ability to learn basic sign language where needed.
- AMAP, SCIP-R, CPR, First Aid preferred or training provided.
- Basic and simple computer skills.
- Background Check and Fingerprinting required.
- Valid NYS Driver’s License preferred, but not required.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Email resume to: [email protected]
Work Remotely
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- Direct support: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Brooklyn, NY 11237 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Brooklyn, NY 11237: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
