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About the Role

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for implementing person-centered services for each individual, ensuring their goals and outcomes are met through program-based and community inclusion activities. The DSP is also solely responsible for the individual's overall physical and emotional well-being. This is an ON-CALL position for residential programs, requiring flexibility as schedules are not permanent.

Responsibilities

Provide support and services including advocating for, encouraging, guiding, and teaching individuals in expressing personal choice.
Ensure community integration for individuals.
Assist individuals with personal hygiene care, toileting, lifts and transfers, dining, dressing, and meal preparation.
Help individuals participate in games and recreational programs.
Coach and encourage individuals to develop daily living skills.
Provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
Collaborate with other staff to implement and record care plans.
Administer medication in accordance with special instructions.
Act to ensure the health and safety of individuals in emergency situations.
Participate in staff meetings, in-service training, and on-site workshops.
Attend external training and workshops as directed.
Maintain required certifications (AMAP, CPR, First Aid, SCIP).
Promote and support the inclusion of individuals in their community.
Model and encourage interaction between individuals and community members.
Foster individuals’ personal growth by assisting in forming and maintaining friendships.
Assist with transporting individuals or help them take public transportation.
Maintain positive communications with family members, advocates, and service providers.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED or CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) strongly preferred but not required.
One year or more experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
Valid NYS driver's license preferred but not required.
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, bend, stretch, and lift bedridden and/or incapacitated individuals.
Failure to maintain AMAP certification can result in removal of full-time employee status.

Skills

AMAP
CPR
First Aid
SCIP

Location

Brooklyn, NY

Work Type

Per Diem
On-Call

Experience Level

Entry Level

Education Level

High School Diploma or GED preferred
CNA preferred

Salary/Compensations

$19.00 - $21.00 Hourly
Additional compensation may be available after hire based on factors such as driving responsibilities, required certifications (e.g., AMAP), and length of time in the role.
Pay increases within the range are based on certifications, training completion, and job performance.
Hourly rate is only one part of Heartshare’s total compensation package, which may also include a bi-annual discretionary bonus.

About the Company

For over 150 years, Heartshare has been dedicated to championing and empowering New Yorkers society has too often overlooked and underestimated.
Visit our website at www.heartshare.org or follow us on TwitterLinkedIn 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.