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About the Role
AHRC NYC is seeking a Complex Needs Direct Support Professional (CNDSP) to provide care for the emotional, physical, and personal well-being of individuals in a Group Home residence in Brooklyn. The CNDSP will foster a nurturing, structured, and protective environment, engaging with individuals and stakeholders to mitigate crisis factors and ensure a safe and stable life experience within the community.
Responsibilities
- Promote physical and mental health and wellness by applying health maintenance and prevention strategies, accurate medication administration, and trauma-informed, person-centered strategies of care.
- Utilize crisis prevention, intervention, and resolution techniques.
- Advocate for individuals in all settings.
- Adhere to requirements as mandated reporters of abuse, neglect, and maltreatment.
- Enhance individual stability by providing support and information to build self-esteem and independence.
- Become knowledgeable about formal and informal assessment practices for appropriate service response.
- Assist individuals in developing and maintaining positive personal relationships.
- Employ effective communication strategies to establish collaborative relationships with supported individuals.
- Administer prescribed medications according to physician orders and AMAP requirements.
- Accompany and advocate for individuals in hospital and health centers when assigned.
- Follow emergency notification procedures to ensure the safety and welfare of individuals.
- Maintain recordkeeping protocols for incidents and crisis interventions.
- Assist with household management tasks, including shopping, meal preparation, laundry, and cleaning.
- Provide coverage according to staffing schedules, adapting to changes as needed to meet individual needs.
- Complete required onboarding and ongoing training, including Residential Complex Needs and Ukuru training within the first year.
- Perform other duties as required.
Requirements
- Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, plus one year of experience providing direct support to adults with autism and behavioral challenges OR High School Diploma plus 3 years of experience.
- Experience implementing behavior support plans and understanding positive behavior supports approaches (including positive reinforcement, preventive, and de-escalation strategies).
- Understanding of Person-Centered Planning.
- Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with residents, families, clinical staff, and community agencies.
- Ability to solve problems and make judicious decisions regarding resident health and well-being.
- Must maintain training certification in medication administration, first aid, and CPR, and any other required professional training.
- Must be able to conduct lifting tasks, including transferring individuals in/out of wheelchairs, beds, and/or during showering/toileting.
- Valid New York or Tri-State driver’s license for more than three years and a clean driving record is preferred.
- Reasonable flexibility in work hours and ability to respond to scheduling needs, including early morning, evening, and/or weekend hours.
Skills
- Assistive communication strategies
- Visual supports
Location
- Brooklyn 11225
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1 year experience
- 3 years experience
Education Level
- Associates degree
- Bachelor's degree
- High School Diploma
Salary/Compensations
- $22 per hour
Benefits
- FREE Quality Medical Insurance (Family & Single plans)
- Paid Training
- Paid time off (sick, personal & vacation)
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible Spending account
- 403(b) retirement plan
- 403(b) match
- Life insurance
- Employee discount
- Referral program
About the Company
- AHRC New York City is a large, complex nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting neurodivergent children and adults (those with autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and other disabilities) through a broad spectrum of services.
- AHRC NYC is a family-governed organization that envisions a socially just world where the power of difference is embraced and reflected in all that we do.
- Generosity guides AHRC NYC as they honor their legacy and continuously grow through a culture of curiosity, creativity, and optimism.
- AHRC NYC advocates for people with disabilities to lead full and equitable lives.
Equal Opportunity
- All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.