Part-Time
Direct Support Professional
The New York Foundling
Child, family, and disability services
Compensation Overview
$19/hr
Ardsley, NY, USA
In Person
 Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1) |
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- A High School Diploma or GED is required.
- A valid New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania driver's license with six points or fewer is required.
- Experience working with adults who have developmental disabilities is required.
- A strong commitment to safety is required.
- Ensure appropriate supervision and the health and safety of individuals, and implement the Individual Plan of Protective Oversight.
- Advocate for individuals in the community, including at medical appointments, church, and recreational activities.
- Ensure that each individual's plan of care is implemented.
- Administer individual medication as prescribed.
- Assist with daily living skills, including personal hygiene, food preparation, housekeeping, laundry, and shopping.
- Maintain the facility in compliance with Office for People With Developmental Disabilities and Council on Accreditation standards.
- Facilitate individuals' learning and skill training in fire safety.
- Implement and document individuals' goals.
- Complete daily progress notes and other individual logs.
- Maintain updated certifications in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, first aid, Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention, and Approved Medication Administration Personnel.
- Provide an atmosphere conducive to positive behavior.
- Observe and report regressive or unusual behavior and work cooperatively with clinical staff.
- Plan and prepare balanced meals.
- Clean and maintain the residential unit.
- Assist individuals with purchasing groceries, clothing, hygiene supplies, and other needed items.
- Attend appropriate workshops, trainings, and meetings.
- Assist in providing spiritual development.
- Assist in providing ethical and moral values.
- Transport and escort individuals to recreational activities, medical appointments, and home visits.
- Assist in developing social skills.
- Remain on shift until relief arrives.
- Complete job-related tasks as needed.
- Approved Medication Administration Personnel, Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and first aid certifications are preferred.
The New York Foundling is a New York nonprofit providing social, educational, and behavioral-health services. Its programs support children, families, people with developmental disabilities, students, and young adults through foster care, community services, education, mental-health care, and disability supports. Services are delivered in homes, schools, residences, clinics, and community settings. The organization combines direct care with case management, clinical practice, education, research-informed programs, and family support. Teams include social workers, clinicians, educators, direct-support professionals, care coordinators, program leaders, and operational staff.
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