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About the Role

The Residential Direct Support Professional will work one-on-one with individuals to assess and meet their needs, fostering a positive and encouraging environment to promote independence.

Responsibilities

• Be supportive, positive, and encouraging in meeting the needs of those with developmental disabilities.
• Assist individuals in working on gaining further independence.
• Encourage and foster individuals’ preferred hobbies, interests, and self-determined choices.
• Assist with and work to strengthen individuals’ daily living needs, including nutrition, hygiene, exercise, communication, and socialization skills.
• Help individuals to bathe, groom, and dress, eat and drink if necessary, always working to improve self-reliance and independence.
• Work with the individual being served to create goals, track progress, and report findings to superiors.
• Encourage the individuals' involvement in the local community and encourage community inclusion based on their interests and preferences.
• Develop meaningful relationships and connections with clients.
• Follow all health and safety protocols.
• Assist the individuals in maintaining a sanitary and tidy home.
• Attend continuing education courses and training as the role requires.
• Be a compassionate, patient, and encouraging support professional at all times.

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Comfortable working independently and can consistently make good judgments that benefit the client.
• Flexible, with a keen ability to handle stress well.
• Friendly disposition with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Computer literate and technologically well informed.
• Employment is contingent upon passing background checks (OPWDD, The Justice Center, etc.) and successful completion of AABR’s Orientation Training program.
• Current certification in SCIP, CPR/First Aid and AMAP for Full Time Position.
• Current certification in SCIP, CPR & First Aid for a Part Time Position.

Skills

• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Problem-solving skills

Location

• bronx, NY 10458

Work Type

• Part Time

Education Level

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

Salary/Compensations

• $17.25 - $17.25 Hourly