Social & Community ServicesResidential & Direct Support
About the job
Requirements
A high school diploma or GED is required; some college is a plus.
Work or life experience with intellectual or developmental disabilities is a plus.
Ability to support people with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Basic written and verbal communication skills.
Basic computer knowledge.
A valid New York State driver's license may be required depending on the position.
A tuberculosis test is mandatory for most positions.
Interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Willingness to take initiative.
Ability to show empathy when needed.
Emotional intelligence.
Ability to move and stand for prolonged periods and frequently perform physically demanding tasks.
Ability to push people in wheelchairs.
Ability to maintain required certifications and driving authorization.
Ability to maintain a kosher home environment and Jewish environment as expected by the individuals supported.
Responsibilities
Become familiar with each individual's IPOP, Life Plan, Staff Action Plan, Behavior Plan, and other plan documents to understand how care is managed.
Assist individuals with activities of daily living and independent living skills in accordance with plan documents, providing full or partial support or verbal prompting and behavioral interventions as specified. Tasks may include grooming, toileting, showering, housekeeping, budgeting, and shopping, according to each individual's support needs.
Promote and advocate for individualized services and implement them according to the outlined plan.
Use the computer documentation program to chart outcomes and observations, including staff action plans, behavior data, sleep charts, and log books.
Provide person-centered support that honors each individual's personality, preferences, culture, and strengths.
Ensure protective oversight in accordance with each individual's Plan of Protective Oversight.
Accompany individuals on community outings.
Communicate with other program staff through the communications log book and by attending staff meetings.
Collaborate with staff to maintain a positive, encouraging environment for the individuals supported.
Follow federal, state, and city regulations regarding service provision and documentation.
Report incidents according to HASC Center policies and procedures.
Attend ongoing staff meetings and trainings to increase knowledge of the individuals and best practices.
Complete required trainings and maintain all certifications and driving authorization.
Follow HASC Center policies and procedures.
Desired Qualifications
Work or life experience with intellectual or developmental disabilities is a plus.
Some college is a plus.
About the Position:
HASC Center supports people of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving the fullest lives possible by creating new opportunities for living, loving, working, and learning. HASC Center promotes a person-centered approach by creating support that caters to the specific needs of each person. We are looking for dedicated and caring individuals to join our team help support individuals with intellectual disabilities to achieve a greater level of independence and community integration. The ideal candidate will have enthusiasm for working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and a willingness to help with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as assisting with showering, toileting, grooming, laundry, and housekeeping as necessary. Residential support professional work directly with people in their homes, work, and daily life in varying capacities.
Mission Statement:
The HASC Center mission is to advocate for, educate and assist individuals with developmental and intellectual challenges to make life choices, exercise independence and develop responsibility. In this endeavor, HASC Center encourages all individuals to maximize their dreams and become productive members of the community. This is accomplished by providing an array of individual and family supports through a dedicated team of professionals and support staff.
About the Program:
As a Direct Support staff member, you will provide support to a group of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will foster increased socialization, skill building, community safety, and overall independence skills while assisting them in developing independence and life skills.
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Schedule: (Flexible)
Responsibilities:
Be familiar with individual's IPOP, Life Plan, Staff Action Plan, Behavior Plan, etc.in order to understand how care is managed.
Assist individuals with ADL and other independent living skills in accordance with plan documents. This assistance may take the form of full support, partial support or verbal prompting, as well as behavioral interventions as indicated in the behavior management plan. These tasks may include grooming, toileting, showering, housekeeping, budgeting, shopping, etc. all according to the support needs of each individual being supported.
Promote and advocate for individualized services and implementation according to the outlined plan.
Ability to follow a computer documentation program, in order to chart outcomes and observations including but not limited to staff action plans, behavior data, sleep charts, log books, etc.
Commit to person-centered supports and honor the personality, preferences, culture and strengths of the individual.
Ensure protective oversight is provided to individuals in accordance with their Plan of Protective Oversight.
Ability to move and stand for prolonged periods and frequently perform physically demanding tasks including: (and then use the list that's already there)
Accompany individuals on community outings.
Communicate with other program staff via the communications log book and attendance at staff meetings.
Work collaboratively with other members of staff in maintaining a positive, encouraging environment to support the individuals.
Adhere to all federal, state and city regulations regarding service provision and documentation.
Report all incidents as per HASC Center policies and procedures.
Attend staff meetings and trainings on an on-going basis to increase knowledge of the individuals and best practices.
Take all required trainings and maintain all certifications and driving authorization.
Ability to push people in wheelchairs.
Adhere to all HASC Center policies as outlined in the Policy and Procedure manual, included but not limited to, maintaining a Kosher home environment along with a Jewish environment as our individuals expect.
Education and Experience:
A High School Diploma or GED is required; some college is a plus
Work or life experience with intellectual/developmental disabilities is a plus
Ability to support people with intellectual/developmental disabilities
Basic written and verbal communication
Basic Computer knowledge
Valid NY State Driver's License may be required depending upon the position
Tuberculosis test mandatory for most positions
Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Willing to take initiative
The ability to be empathetic when needed
Emotional Intelligence
Benefits Include:
Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage for full-time positions
Commuter Assistance Plan
Dependent Child Assistance Plan
Employer Sponsored Life Insurance
HASC Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.