Social & Community ServicesResidential & Direct Support
About the job
Requirements
A valid New York State driver's license.
Experience in a human service-related environment.
Availability for full-time work at 40 hours per week.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Day Habilitation Program Director and participants to develop and implement a daily schedule.
Assist participants with Activities of Daily Living and treat all participants respectfully.
Engage participants in appropriate social conversations and self-awareness throughout program hours, including transportation.
Discuss and implement appropriate behavior and social skills in a variety of settings.
Promote academics, daily living skills, social skills, and vocational skills during program hours, including transportation.
Participate in developing and completing goals or valued outcomes for each participant.
Communicate program needs to the Director in a timely and effective manner, including needed supplies, vehicle maintenance, and participant issues.
Transport individuals to and from the program in agency vehicles and during offsite activities.
Follow New York State and Office for People With Developmental Disabilities rules, regulations, and laws governing vehicles and transportation of participants.
Maintain and encourage professionalism with Day Habilitation participants in the community and in the building.
Maintain daily and monthly records in accordance with regulatory guidelines, including goal sheets, logs, and additional paperwork.
Lead sessions on socialization and academics.
Actively engage with participants during all activities through conversation, modeling, and direct assistance.
Participate in assigned JCC and Office for People With Developmental Disabilities trainings.
Ensure all participant safeguards are met, including line-of-sight, proximity, mealtime, and full-assistance protocols.
Assist participants with toileting when needed.
Administer medication.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Meet Direct Support Professional core competencies.
Desired Qualifications
A recommended Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Special Education, Social Work, Psychology, or another human service-related field.
JOB SUMMARY You will collaborate with the Day Habilitation Program Director and participants to develop and implement a daily schedule.
ABOUT YOU You will assist participants with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and treat all participants respectfully at all times.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Engage the participants in appropriate social conversations and self- awareness throughout program hours (including transportation)
Discuss and implement appropriate behavior and social skills in a variety of settings
Promote academics, daily living skills, social skills, and vocational skills during program hours (including transportation)
Participate in developing and completing goals, or valued outcomes of each participant
Communicate program needs to Director in a timely and effective manner in regards to needed supplies, vehicle maintenance, participant issues, etc.
Transport individuals to and from program in agency vehicles, and during offsite activities
Follow all rules, regulations, and laws as set forth by the State of New York and OPWDD in regards to the operation of vehicles and transportation of participants
Maintain and encourage professionalism with Day Hab participants in the community, and in the building
Maintain daily and monthly records in accordance with regulatory guidelines including: goal sheets, logs, and any additional paperwork
Lead sessions on socialization and academics
Actively engage with participants during all activities through conversation, modeling, and providing direct assistance
Participate in all JCC and OPWDD trainings as assigned
Ensure all participant safeguards are met (line of sight protocols, proximity protocols, meal time protocols, fully assist participants, etc.)
Assist participants with toileting when needed
Medication Administration
Other duties as assigned by supervisor
DSP Core Competency
OUR REQUIREMENTS
Must have a valid NY State Driver’s License
Experience with in a human service related environment
Full-time/40 Hours
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
Recommended BA/BS degree in Special Education, Social Work, Psychology- or any other Human Service related field
SALARY $$35,000 to 37,000 annually
BENEFITS The JCC of Staten Island is committed to keeping you and your family healthy and happy through a comprehensive benefits program. Offerings include: subsidized options for Medical; offerings for Dental and Vision coverage, FSA and Dependent Care. We also offer free LTD, STD, Life Insurance, a Pension, 403B, generous program discounts, free membership, ample time off and much more!
ABOUT US The Jewish Community Center of Staten Island was founded in 1929 with the goal of creating a home for the Jewish community by offering social, recreational, and educational activities. Over time, that mission expanded to help anyone who walked through the doors of any of our facilities. The JCC has become a true community center—not just for the Jewish community, but for the entirety of Staten Island. Programs serve the needs we see in our community and are constantly expanding to meet new demand. We serve people of all walks of life, from young children to seniors and everyone in between. The JCC is proud to offer services that help improve the quality of life for people on Staten Island and beyond. We strive to help those in need as well as provide recreational and educational opportunities for our members. The JCC of Staten Island is dedicated to encouraging harmony throughout the community by providing facilities and programs that are open to all regardless of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or political affiliation. Everyone is welcome at the JCC.