Job Summary:
Day Habilitation Direct Support Professionals are responsible for providing hands on support and resources to persons with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities and Autism in a Day Hab setting and the community. Your role will involve assisting clients in developing skills, managing behaviors, and promoting overall well-being. If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of others, we encourage you to apply.
- This shift is 40 hours per week (Mon-Fri 7:30a-3:30p)
- The pay rate range for this position is $17.00 - $17.65 per hour depending on years of prior experience with NYS OPWDD programs
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
- Prior experience assisting persons with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and/or Autism
- Ability to safely drive an Agency van for a majority of the day
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills with the ability to document services electronically
- Ability to work independently
- Valid Driver’s License required
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Provide ongoing oversight to people attending the Day Habilitation Program
- Implement the Day Habilitation plan for each person following stated safeguards
- Provide training and support for each person in accordance with the individual personalized program plan
- Implement behavioral support plans as written and to ensure associated data collection
- Train in and demonstrate competency of CPR, SCIP, Person-Centered Planning and Defensive Driving
- Drive agency vehicles and demonstrate safe driving practices
- Travel train program participants via public transportation
- Establish and maintain a rapport with community supports
- Flexibility to work at varied Day Habilitation sites located in Queens, Nassau and Suffolk Counties if needed
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $17.65 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Patient demographics:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Morning shift
Application Question(s):
- Would you be comfortable driving up to five individuals in an Agency van for a majority of your working day?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Day Hab: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Islandia, NY 11749: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person