Direct Support Professional - IRA

Position: Direct Support Professional (DSP) Individual Residential Alternative (IRA)

Reports to: Program Director

Work Location: 1825 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11233

Shifts: FULL TIME Monday - Friday 3:00pm - 11:pm - Travel required

Salary Range: $17.00/hour - $18.00/hour

Program Summary:

IRAs provides room, board and personalized service options to individuals living with disabilities. Staff is on-site 24 hours, 7 days a week residential setting to offer support by offering life skills training, community integration activities, and medical monitoring.

Position Summary: The responsibility of the Direct Support Professional is to foster and engage individuals through a person centered approach. To empower independence through proactive training and practical experiences while involved in integrated activities in the community. Staff is assigned to 4 individuals. Complete all mandatory residential habilitation documentation within specified time frames, including but not limited to:

Responsibilities:

• Review daily log book and input all activities throughout shift into log book

• Provide supervision to assigned individuals

• Teach and assist in the maintenance, upkeep and housekeeping and cleanliness of the residence

• Accompany clients to medical appointments

• Follow health care treatment orders and administer medication

• Teach and reinforce fire and safety procedures

• Utilize agency vehicle to transport individuals for community outings

• Provide daily ADL training such as cooking, shopping, cleaning etc.

• Ensure all program goals are completed as written

• Provide and supervise daily recreational activities as needed

• Maintain contact with families as necessary

• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent required; Associates or bachelors preferred in Human services, psychology or Sociology

• At least one years’ experience working with individuals in a residential setting

• Must attain AMAP certification within 3 months of hire

• Must be CPR/First Aid certified or be willing to become certified within 3 months of hire

• At least 1 year of residential experience is required

• Valid Clean Driver License a plus

• Previous experience or knowledge in the I/DD field is a plus

• Work or life experience with intellectual/developmental disabilities is a plus

• Must have excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills including ability to problem-solve

• Must respond well to supervision and be a team player

• Must be computer literate

• Excellent judgment and sensitivity to the needs of the individual

• Willing to take initiative

• Bi-Lingual Spanish preferred

BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities