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Direct Support Professional (DSP) Corona

Shema Kolainu - Hear Our Voices · Queens, NY · 3 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareInternship

About the role

As a DSP, you will work closely with our multidisciplinary team to provide direct support to our students, including:

Responsibilities

  • Assisting with personal care, meal planning, and other daily living activities to promote independence and self-advocacy.
  • Implementing behavioral interventions and strategies to reduce challenging behaviors and promote positive behaviors.
  • Providing support to our therapists in delivering ABA, speech, occupational, and physical therapy services.
  • Facilitating communication between staff, students, and families to ensure a comprehensive understanding of each student's needs and goals.

Requirements

Our organization is seeking candidates who have:

  • A high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Experience working with individuals with autism and/or developmental disabilities.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (for respite services).

Qualifications

To be considered for this position, candidates must:

  • Have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (for respite services).
  • Pass a background check.
  • Be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Preferred skills include:

  • Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
  • Experience with speech, occupational, and physical therapy.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with students, families, and healthcare providers.

Benefits

We offer:

  • Competitive compensation.
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • A supportive and inclusive work environment.
  • Flexible scheduling options.

Pay

(Salary to be determined)

Schedule

3.5 hours (community habilitation services) from Monday-Thursday, any time of the day, preferably around 12pm, Friday and Saturday 3 hours a day (respite services) Anytime of day.

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