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.
We are seeking an artistic, mature, responsible and creative mentor to provide one-on-one support for a young woman who lives in City Island, Bronx. She is an artist and aspiring children’s book author / illustrator. We are looking for an individual to support this young woman to work on art projects, possibly attend courses in the near future with her and assist her with note taking, love to do DIY projects, who is artistic, and who would help this young woman participate in activities in her community and throughout New York City.
We are specifically looking for someone who can provide support on Thursdays & Saturdays, between 10am and 4pm.
If you are interested in working additional hours, please look at our Direct Support Professional – Individualized, Community Based posting.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following tasks:
- Completing case notes and monthly summary notes on time via computer
- Support this young woman to participate in community activities such as attending film festivals and attending activities in the Bronx and Manhattan
- Support this young woman to develop her travel safety skills and work with her on travelling independently via public transportation
- Support this young woman to pursue artistic endeavors and classes including attending college courses and private lessons and helping her navigate the classroom dynamics with her peers and teachers
- Encouraging her to complete one project at a time.
Compensation: $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
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/UMd7JDKwh6/Direct-Support-Professional-City-Island?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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