Direct Support Professional Non-Driving - 100CQ - Sat-Sun 8AM-4PM

Position Summary

Provide all aspects of care to people served to enable them to become independent and productive. This position may have supervised / unsupervised contact and/or conversational interaction with people served while working in the residences.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assert in the planning, developing and implementation of goals and training to further develop skills of people served by including, but not limited to: budgeting, grooming, nutritional planning, use of public transportation, use of community resources, shopping, housekeeping, physical health, adaptive behavior/independent living, nutrition, vocational development, social development
• Monitor progress of people served. Tasks essential to this duty include, but are not limited to: seeing, hearing and observing, performing manual tasks, reading and writing (documentation), lifting, climbing and descending stairs, traveling, boarding and de-boarding agency vehicles and public transportation vehicles (i.e. bus, subway).
• Provide training in daily living skills and other areas.
• Coordinate evacuation and ensure resident safety in actual emergencies (i.e. fire drills).
• Serve as a role model for persons served.
• Maintain records and confidentiality of such records.
• Communicate relevant information to other staff and supervisor(s), verbally and in writing, i.e.; daily communication log, incident reports, medication incidents.
• Assist/supervise lunch preparation and clean up chores. Prepare lunches and participate in family style dining with person served.
• Absorb and assist individuals in clothing care (laundry, ironing).
• Participate actively as a member of inter-disciplinary program planning team.
• Follow-up on any aftercare/recommendations for treatment. Escort/accompany individuals as needed on appointments (medical, psychiatric).
• Aid individuals in researching and obtaining community resources appropriate and applicable to their needs and goals.

Job Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency diploma required.
• Experience working with adults with behavioral health or other disabilities preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate based on experience.
• Robust Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and 401k retirement plan (with matching).
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, holidays, and personal days.
• Wellness Program: Free and low-cost gym and wellness access and support.
• Training & Growth: Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Meaningful Work: Direct impact on the lives of youth and their families.
• Supportive Environment: A collaborative team that values your contributions.