Social & Community ServicesResidential & Direct Support
About the job
Requirements
Have experience with Jewish Orthodox culture and religious practices.
Be familiar with individual plans, including the IPOP, Life Plan, Staff Action Plan, and Behavior Plan, to understand how care is managed.
Be able to follow a computer documentation program to chart outcomes and observations, including staff action plans, behavior data, sleep charts, and log books.
Be able to move and stand for prolonged periods and frequently perform physically demanding tasks.
Have a high school diploma or GED.
Be able to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Have basic written and verbal communication skills.
Have basic computer knowledge.
Have a valid New York State driver's license if required for the position.
Complete a tuberculosis test, mandatory for most positions.
Maintain interpersonal and problem-solving skills and willingness to take initiative.
Push people in wheelchairs.
Maintain required certifications and driving authorization.
Responsibilities
Assist individuals with activities of daily living and independent living skills according to their support needs and plan documents, including grooming, toileting, showering, housekeeping, budgeting, and shopping; provide full or partial support, verbal prompting, and behavioral interventions as indicated in the behavior management plan.
Promote and advocate for individualized services and implement them according to the outlined plan.
Commit to person-centered supports and honor each individual's personality, preferences, culture, and strengths.
Provide 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.
Work collaboratively with staff to maintain a positive, encouraging environment for the individuals.
Follow federal, state, and city regulations regarding service provision and documentation.
Report incidents according to HASC Center policies and procedures.
Conduct fire drills and document results according to supervisor instructions.
Attend ongoing staff meetings and training to increase knowledge of the individuals and best practices.
Transport individuals in agency vehicles as needed.
Follow HASC Center policies, including maintaining a Kosher home environment and a Jewish environment as expected by the individuals.
Report to alternate work locations, such as a hospital or doctor's office, when required.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Desired Qualifications
Some college.
Work or life experience with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
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 Residential 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:
Sunday - Thursday
7:00 am - 3:00pm
3:00 pm - 11:00pm
11:00 pm - 7:00 am
Responsibilities:
Have experience with Jewish Orthodox culture and religious practices
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.
Insure 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.
Conduct fire drills and document results in accordance with supervisor's instructions.
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.
Transport individuals in agency vehicles, as needed.
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.
A residential support professional may be required to report to alternate work locations (e.g. Hospital, Dr.'s Office etc.)
Perform additional duties as they exist or may change as assigned by supervisor.
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
Benefits Include:
Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage for full-time positions
Retirement Plan with matching contributions
Generous paid time off
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.