Direct Support Professionals (DSP) Needed - Brooklyn, NY Part-Time Position | OPWDD / ID-DD Services
Bond Health is seeking a compassionate and dependable Direct Support Professional (DSP) to work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Schedule · Tuesday: 12:30 PM - 8:00 PM · Wednesday: 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM · Thursday: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM · Saturday: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Essential Functions and Responsibilities
· Assist individuals receiving services in leading self-directed lives and participating fully in their local communities. · Support the emotional, physical, and personal well-being of individuals while remaining attentive and energetic in reducing risk of harm. Monitor each individual's ability to self-preserve and respond to harm or danger. · Respect confidentiality and privacy in accordance with state and agency regulations, recognizing that confidentiality must be broken if there is imminent harm to the individual or others. · Promote and ensure the human and civil rights of individuals receiving services and assist them in understanding and expressing their rights and responsibilities. · Promote advocacy, inclusion, and full community participation. Communicate and teach in ways that are age- and developmentally appropriate. · Ensure services and supports are delivered in accordance with agency policies and procedures and all OPWDD, State, and Federal regulations and guidelines. · Identify, intervene, and report suspected neglect or abuse and, if requested, participate fully in investigations involving suspected or reported incidents. · Be knowledgeable of each individual's Habilitation Plan, valued outcomes, and personal goals. · Implement each individual's Habilitation Plan as written, document required data in the agency's electronic medical record system, and assess and monitor progress. · Provide a therapeutic and professional environment and maintain professional behavior, conduct, and presentation at all times. · As directed by the Program Supervisor, maintain appropriate communication with family members, service coordinators, and other pertinent members of the individual's life. · Provide the appropriate level of support and supervision while actively engaging individuals in the program, community, and/or volunteer site. · As needed, supervise, support, and/or assist individuals with activities of daily living, including eating, toileting, dressing, personal hygiene, and grooming. · Participate in all scheduled or required meetings and trainings requested by the Agency or Supervisor. · As requested, travel with individuals to and from agency-approved activities using public transportation. · Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
· High School Diploma and experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (ID/DD). · Excellent written and oral communication skills. · Flexibility in scheduled work hours as needed. · Eager to learn and develop professional skills in the field. · Ability to work with a diverse group of people and be a team player.
For More Information and to Apply Yash Mistry Account Manager, Bond Health Staffing 5824 12th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219 Office: 718-302-0040 ext. 206 Fax: 718-302-0070 Yash@bondhealthstaffing.com