Overview
Job Path supports autistic people and people with developmental disabilities as they make choices about their lives and play valued roles in their communities. We are seeking energetic, responsible, and creative people to provide one-on-one support in various community settings in Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan and the Bronx.
The mission of the Community Connections program at Job Path is to ensure that people with developmental disabilities are visible in society and are recognized as equal citizens. We work one-on-one with people using a true person centered approach in order to foster relationships between people and their communities. Direct Support Professionals who work in the Community Connections program are part of a team that works with people with a multitude of interests and with varying support needs.
Job Path is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist a man who lives in Rockaway Beach. We are looking for someone who can make a long term commitment to the role, and preferably is someone who is connected to the Rockaway Beach/Far Rockaway community.
Typical shifts are 8am to 2pm and 2pm to 6pm. Some of the specific areas where this person needs support are as follows:
- Assisting with and encouraging the individual in completing with household chores (eg: cleaning, preparing meals, washing dishes, making the bed)
- Assist in maintaining dietary requirements
- Going walking for exercise
- Escorting on errands in the neighborhood
- Taking him to Therapy appointments
- Helping him to navigate obstacles in the home and outdoors
- Gently prompting him when it is safe to cross the streets and guiding him lightly
- Assist with Access-a-Ride bookings
- Ensuring medication is taken and bowel movements are charted.
General areas of responsibility for the Direct Support Professional role also include:
Direct Support
- Providing individualized supports to connect people to their communities and help them to become contributing community members
- Working with family and community members, develop connections to community organizations
- Providing assistance at volunteer jobs, classes, social events and other community activities
- Helping individuals meet their personal and professional goals
- Building self-esteem by doing things together, rather than doing for
- Providing opportunities for new experiences
- Encouraging individuals to make choices and decisions in all areas of their lives, and providing the opportunities to learn how to make decisions
- Supporting people in social situations to learn to feel comfortable and confident with others through appropriate interactions and build positive relationships
- Putting aside personal beliefs to ensure that the person you are supporting has the opportunity to have the life they want for themselves
Working in a team
- Ensuring communication with supervisor is clear, concise and honest
- Offering support, respect, and feedback to other team members
- Attending staff meetings and contributing professionally
- Sharing and contributing ideas, knowledge, questions
Health & Safety
- Being aware of and competent in dealing with medical needs eg. seizures, health concerns, allergies etc.
- Providing physical supports, such as pushing a wheelchair or helping a person to eat, in a dignifying and respectful matter
Documentation/Communication
- Completing case notes, monthly summary notes, and timesheets by assigned deadlines
- Following up with required documentation as detailed by your supervisor
In order to succeed in this position, applicants must be dynamic and flexible in order to go with the flow of people’s ever changing lives. Some of the people we support use wheelchairs or require other physical supports. In order to ensure that all people in the Community Connections program have an equal opportunity to have a full life, applicants must be open to providing physical supports if necessary.
Qualifications: High school diploma or GED. Prior experience a plus, but not essential. We are seeking candidates who enjoy active, “people-oriented” work and are sensitive to the needs and preferences of people with disabilities. This position would be one-to-one through the Community Connections department.
Rate of Pay: $18.04 per hour
Benefits: Work/Life Assistance Program (EAP), ability to contribute to pre-tax commuter and medical FSA plans, 403b pension with employer match after two years of employment
Health, dental, and enhanced short term disability insurance available to employees who average 28 hours of work per week after a six month measurement period.
To Apply: Job Path seriously reviews all application materials. Please submit your resume and thoughtful questionnaire responses via our jobs board: https://jobpathnyc.applytojob.com/apply/2XDx6KZWku/Direct-Support-Professional-Rockaway-Beach?source=idealist
Or, send via fax to 212-921-5342 or mail to:
Job Path
Attn: Hiring Manager
256 West 38th Street 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10018
*Please note: Only applicants we feel meet requirements of the position will be contacted for an interview. No calls please. Please choose one method of submission.
**Job Path is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on races, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, employment, or citizenship status.**
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