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.
