DSP (Complex Needs) HIRING EVENT Brooklyn

About the role

AHRC NYC is holding a hiring event for Complex Needs Direct Support Professionals (CNDSP) experienced with challenging behaviors to immediately fill full and part-time positions in our Midwood residence located in Brooklyn. CNDSPs engaged specifically in complex behavioral health need programs provide care for the emotional, physical and personal well-being of the individuals by ensuring a nurturing, structured and protective environment. CNDSPs engage with the people they support and with related stakeholders to work towards mitigating crisis-related factors and sustaining a safe and stable life experience within the community.

Available Shifts

• 40hr. Evening Shift: 3pm-11pm – Driver's License Required
• 30hr. Weekend Overnight Shift: 10pm-8am – Driver's License Not Required
• Weekend availability required for most positions

Compensation

$24–$24.36 per hour plus all positions come with a low cost and comprehensive benefit package.

Responsibilities

• Promote physical and mental health and wellness of people supported by applying health maintenance and prevention strategies, accurate medication administration (as needed), and general knowledge of trauma-informed, person-centered strategies of care.
• Use knowledge about crisis prevention, intervention and resolution techniques and apply these techniques to particular circumstances and individuals, as needed.
• Advocate for individuals in all settings.
• Adhere to all requirements related to being mandated reporters of abuse, neglect and maltreatment.
• Enhance ability of individuals to attain stability by providing support and information necessary to build self-esteem and independence.
• Become and remain knowledgeable about formal and informal assessment practices that allow for appropriate service response to needs, desires and interests of individuals.
• Assist individuals in building/strengthening skills necessary to develop and maintain positive and ongoing personal relationships.
• Use wide range of effective communication strategies and skills to establish collaborative relationships with supported individuals.
• Obtain and administer all prescribed medications, consistent with physician orders and AMAP requirements, and accompany and advocate for individuals in hospital and health centers when assigned.
• Observe and follow through on established emergency notification procedures in a manner that ensures safety and welfare of all individuals at all times.
• Ensure recordkeeping protocol related to incidents and crisis interventions.
• Assist with all tasks related to household management (e.g. shopping, meal preparation, laundry, cleaning, etc.).
• Provide coverage in accordance with staffing schedule established by residence managers, with understanding that changes in schedules and program assignments may be necessary in order to meet needs of individuals supported.
• Perform other duties, as required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with people with dual diagnosis (IDD and MH) is preferred
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in field of Human Services, plus one year of experience providing direct support to adults with autism and behavioral challenges