Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professionals (DSP) Needed - Brooklyn, NY

Part-Time Position | OPWDD / ID-DD Services

Bond Health is seeking a compassionate and dependable Direct Support Professional (DSP) to work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Schedule

·   Tuesday: 12:30 PM - 8:00 PM

·   Wednesday: 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

·   Thursday: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

·   Saturday: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

·   Assist individuals receiving services in leading self-directed lives and participating fully in their local communities.

·   Support the emotional, physical, and personal well-being of individuals while remaining attentive and energetic in reducing risk of harm. Monitor each individual's ability to self-preserve and respond to harm or danger.

·   Respect confidentiality and privacy in accordance with state and agency regulations, recognizing that confidentiality must be broken if there is imminent harm to the individual or others.

·   Promote and ensure the human and civil rights of individuals receiving services and assist them in understanding and expressing their rights and responsibilities.

·   Promote advocacy, inclusion, and full community participation. Communicate and teach in ways that are age- and developmentally appropriate.

·   Ensure services and supports are delivered in accordance with agency policies and procedures and all OPWDD, State, and Federal regulations and guidelines.

·   Identify, intervene, and report suspected neglect or abuse and, if requested, participate fully in investigations involving suspected or reported incidents.

·   Be knowledgeable of each individual's Habilitation Plan, valued outcomes, and personal goals.

·   Implement each individual's Habilitation Plan as written, document required data in the agency's electronic medical record system, and assess and monitor progress.

·   Provide a therapeutic and professional environment and maintain professional behavior, conduct, and presentation at all times.

·   As directed by the Program Supervisor, maintain appropriate communication with family members, service coordinators, and other pertinent members of the individual's life.

·   Provide the appropriate level of support and supervision while actively engaging individuals in the program, community, and/or volunteer site.

·   As needed, supervise, support, and/or assist individuals with activities of daily living, including eating, toileting, dressing, personal hygiene, and grooming.

·   Participate in all scheduled or required meetings and trainings requested by the Agency or Supervisor.

·   As requested, travel with individuals to and from agency-approved activities using public transportation.

·   Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

·   High School Diploma and experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (ID/DD).

·   Excellent written and oral communication skills.

·   Flexibility in scheduled work hours as needed.

·   Eager to learn and develop professional skills in the field.

·   Ability to work with a diverse group of people and be a team player.

For More Information and to Apply

Yash Mistry
Account Manager, Bond Health Staffing
5824 12th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219
Office: 718-302-0040 ext. 206

Fax: 718-302-0070
[email protected]