DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS (DSPs) needed in all boroughs!! (p/t)
Please note our staff must be vaccinated against the Covid-19 virus before starting employment.
Metropolitan Family Services provides services for individuals with mental and physical disabilities. Direct Support Professionals provide habilitative and/or vocational activities and options to individuals with intellectual, physical, and/or developmental disabilities. DSPs work one-on-one in the consumer's home and community to address a variety of life skills to include social, recreational and other activities of daily living. We're seeking DSPs in all boroughs.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide formal and informal training on all habilitation and vocational activities, helping the individuals acquire new skills and increase independence.
- Provide supervision and support in community settings
- Complete all skill development and support and progress notes
- Maintain a healthy and clean work area
- Provide behavior support and crisis intervention as needed
- Facilitates the growth and community interaction of an individual with neurological impairments, learning disabilities, or autism.
- Provides a variety of independent living skills necessary to enable the individual to live successfully in the community while providing relief /respite to individuals who provide primary care and support
- Maintain and submit service notes with documentation of hours worked on a regular basis.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum High School Diploma or GED
- Training is provided
- Must be able to assist with lifting disabled individuals
- Assist with personal hygiene as needed
- Part-time: Average 3-5 hours per day
- Salary: $16.60 per hour
- Spanish Speaking a Plus
'Work Location: One location
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.60 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
Schedule:
Work Location: Multiple locations