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Day Support Professional at HEARTSHARE HUMAN SERVICES OF NEW YORK

Day Support Professional

HEARTSHARE HUMAN SERVICES OF NEW YORK · US

3 days ago

Day Support Professional

HEARTSHARE HUMAN SERVICES OF NEW YORK · US

3 days ago
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About the Role

The Day Hab Support Professional is responsible for implementing person-centered services for each program participant, ensuring the implementation of individual goals and outcomes in both center-based and community activities. This role is directly responsible for the overall safety and well-being of program participants.

Responsibilities

  • Implement individual program participant’s Day Services Plan, consistent with their specific goals and valued outcomes.
  • Participate in the planning and implementation of activities, both at the program center and in the community, that address these goals and outcomes.
  • Train/teach program participants according to their individual goals and valued outcomes.
  • Facilitate skills development, socialization and active participation in conjunction with group room and community activities.
  • Ensure that support is provided with consideration for each person’s individualized needs and routines.
  • Facilitate inclusion of program participants in their community, according to their individual needs, interests, and desires.
  • Support program participants in forming and maintaining friendships with neighbors, co-workers and peers.
  • Encourage interaction between individual program participants and community members.
  • Remain focused on facilitating the development of personal relationships for individual program participants.
  • Transport program participants in agency vehicles, as required, for community inclusion, recreational purposes and to and from their home.
  • Participate in planning group recreational trips and outings.
  • Participate as requested in the Interdisciplinary Team meetings for program participants for whom direct support and services are provided.
  • Assist in timely collection of consumer-related information, including behavioral data, goal-related data, community inclusion logs, communication books, etc., ensuring their accuracy and completeness.
  • Complete all written reports and documentation on a timely basis.
  • Ensure that program participants are clean and safe at all times.
  • Ensure that no program participant is inappropriately left alone or unsupervised.
  • Participate in bussing, lunchtime meals, and toileting of program participants, as assigned.
  • Accompany program participants to clinic and/or emergency room visits as assigned.
  • Provide crisis intervention and counseling as required.
  • Report all incidents, including allegations of abuse and neglect and serious reportable incidents, to program management immediately upon discovery.
  • Ensure that group room equipment and supplies are appropriately and safely stored.
  • Assist in ensuring overall program orderliness and cleanliness, particularly in assigned group room.
  • Report any hazards or unsafe conditions immediately to the supervisor.
  • Undertake any additional tasks and initiatives within the scope of the role as per the specific needs of the programs and individuals and as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

  • Valid NYS driver's license required.

Location

  • Brooklyn, NY

Work Type

  • Full-Time

Education Level

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • High school diploma or GED​ required.
  • CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant certification) or possess a Direct Support Professional (DSP) certificate from an accredited public or private organization preferred.
  • One or more years' experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.

Salary/Compensations

  • $19.00 - $21.00 Hourly

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefit package based on full-time/part-time status.
  • Rewarding Work in a team environment.
  • Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays.
  • 403(B) retirement plans with employer contribution.
  • Health, dental, vision and life insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Flexible spending account (Dependent Care, Medical, Parking, and Transit).
  • Employee Appreciation Programs and Events.
  • Tuition Assistance Program.
  • Professional Development opportunities.
  • Gympass Discount
  • Verizon Wireless Discount.
  • BJs Membership discount.
  • Discounts on Broadway tickets, movie tickets, theme parks, sporting events, gift certificates & more

About the Company

  • For over 150 years, Heartshare has been dedicated to championing and empowering New Yorkers society has too often overlooked and underestimated.
  • To learn more about Heartshare, please visit our website at www.heartshare.org or follow us on Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Instagram Facebook

Equal Opportunity

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