DSP - Thieriot Avenue

About the role

At The New York Foundling, we trust in the power and potential of people, and we deliberately invest in proven practices. From bold beginnings in 1869, our New York‑based nonprofit has supported hundreds of thousands of our neighbors on their own paths to stability, strength, and independence. We help children and families navigate through and beyond foster care, assist families struggling with conflict and poverty, support individuals with developmental disabilities, and provide access to quality health and mental‑health services—core to building lifelong resilience and wellbeing. Together, our interrelated programs provide a whole‑person, whole‑family, and whole‑life approach that unlocks solutions for a lifetime.

The New York Foundling is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse employee population. We honor each employee’s experiences, perspectives, and unique identity, and strive to create inclusive, equitable, and welcoming working and learning environments.

Responsibilities

The Developmental Division empowers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live as they choose, actively engaged in the community, pursuing their goals and interests through supported residential options, health services, meaningful activities, and employment opportunities.

• Ensure appropriate supervision, health and safety of individuals; implement Individual Plan of Protective Oversight.
• Advocate for individuals in the community (medical appointments, church, recreation activities, etc.).
• Ensure the individual’s plan of care is implemented.
• Ensure that individual medication is administered as prescribed.
• Assist in daily living skills (e.g., personal hygiene, food preparation, housekeeping, laundry, shopping).
• Maintain facility in compliance with OPWDD and COA standards.
• Facilitate the individual’s learning and skill training in fire safety.
• Implement and document the individual’s goals.
• Complete daily progress notes and other individual logs.
• Maintain updated certifications in CPR/first aid, SCIP, and AMAP.
• Provide an atmosphere conducive to positive behavior.
• Observe, report regressive and unusual behavior, and work cooperatively with clinical staff.
• Plan and prepare balanced meals.
• Clean and maintain the residential unit.
• Assist individuals with the purchase of groceries, clothing, hygiene supplies, and other needed items.
• Attend appropriate workshops, trainings, and meetings.
• Assist in providing spiritual development.
• Assist in providing ethical and moral values.
• Transport and escort individuals on recreational activities, medical appointments, home visits, etc.
• Assist in development of social skills.
• Remain on shift until your relief has arrived.
• Complete job‑related tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Experience working with adults who have developmental disabilities.
• Demonstrated strong commitment to safety.
• Valid NY/NJ/CT/PA driver’s license with six points or less required.
• AMAP, SCIP, CPR, and First Aid certifications preferred.

Pay

Base salary $19.00 per hour. Education additive: $0.15 per hour for an Associate’s Degree, $0.80 per hour for a Bachelor’s degree or higher.