Locations: Various NYC boroughs & Long Island
Hours: Full-time & Part-time shifts
Job Description:
- Help the people we support to have meaningful lives
- Listen to their dreams and help them learn skills to live the lives they choose
- Help each individual to tell us what is important to them and important for them
- Involve them in activities that match their interests, gifts and plans
- Help individuals we support learn how to form and continue positive relationships with people in their community
- Get to know the individual by listening to him or her. Read the record and share your observations with other members of the team
- Respect the rights of the people we support and teach them to speak up for themselves
- Use the person-centered philosophy throughout the day. Use each moment as a teachable moment
- Do not share information about the people we support with anyone other than members of the team
- Show a positive attitude toward work and others
- Protect the health of the people you support. This may include giving medication, following doctor’s orders, going on medical appointments and/or seeking emergency medical care when necessary
- Join with other team members in the development of the service plan and carry out all parts for which you are responsible
- Protect the safety of the people you support by providing the level of supervision described in the person’s service plan and by reporting to your supervisor any potentially dangerous situations
- Communicate important information to your supervisor and other members of the team
- Record all information required for the job duties in an accurate and timely fashion
- Follow all agency procedures regarding incident reporting and reporting possible abuse
- Cooperate during investigations and inspections
- Be polite and professional when talking to all others
- Follow all agency policies, procedures and rules of conduct
- Attend and participate in all scheduled trainings and meetings as requested by supervisor
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned by your supervisor(s)
What you need to have
Skills
- Valid Driver’s License or Permit strongly preferred
- This position requires moving people/equipment, travel and consistent moving throughout various buildings/locations (some with stairs)
Prior experience & qualifications
- Background working with individuals with disabilities strongly preferred
- 1 or more years of Direct Support professional experience strongly preferred
REQUIRED CLEARANCES:
- NYC Health & Hospitals (https://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/) near them OR
- NYC Care Center - (646) NYC-Care {646-692-2273} - https://nyc-care-center.business.site/
Languages
This opportunity requires fluency in
English
If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.
- Posted 3/13/2023
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