Direct Support Professional - Day Hab

Job Description Position: Direct Support Professional Program/Department: Community for All Day Hab. /Services for People Living with Disabilities Reports to: Senior Site Supervisor Work Location: 691 Fulton Street 2nd Fl., Brooklyn, New York 11217 Hours: Full Time 35 hours per week; Monday - Friday from 8:30-4:30 Salary Range: $17.00/hour - $18/hour Program Summary The Community for All Day Habilitation Program provides adults with intellectual disabilities a comprehensive range of services. Participants learn to navigate their communities through speech and occupational therapy, volunteer opportunities, creative art and expression groups, and more. Position Summary The responsibility of a Direct Service Professional is to foster individual independence and engage individuals through a person centered approach. To empower independence through proactive training and practical experiences while involved in integrated activities in the community. Responsibilities Responsible for supervising a group of Day Habilitation participants as they engage in BCS sponsored activities on and off site.Ensure the group’s weekly activity sheet is adhered to, and that participants exhibit appropriate social behavior during participation in the program.Incorporate life and job skills, money management skills, and travel skills into group and volunteer activities, and facilitate the individuals’ community integration.Engage in person centered planning with the individuals and create an environment to foster personal empowerment,Attend to the participants’ personal careResponsible for the timely completion of daily checklists, monthly summary notes, and semi-annual and annual staff action plansMaintain contact with families as necessaryTeach and reinforce fire and safety proceduresEncourage and motivate individuals to attend program on a daily basisAct as a role model to the participants by displaying appropriate behaviorOther duties as assigned Qualifications Required High School diploma or equivalent required; Associates preferred in Human services, psychology or SociologyPrevious experience or knowledge in the I/DD field is a plusWork or life experience with intellectual/developmental disabilities is a plusMust have excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills including ability to problem-solveMust respond well to supervision and be a team playerMust be computer literateExcellent judgment and sensitivity to the needs of the individualWilling to take initiativeBi-Lingual Spanish preferredMust undergo pre-employment screenings such as the Criminal Background Check required by OPWDD BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities