Mercy Drive, Inc. is looking for a Day Habilitation CDL Driver/ Direct Support professional Would be working directly (hands on) with individuals with Developmental Disabilities and Transporting the individuals. Job Duties: (other duties may be assigned) - TO ENSURE SAFETY OF ASSIGNED PARTICIPANTS DURING THE PROGRAM HOURS AND PARTICIPANT IS NOT SEPARATED FROM A GROUP AT ANY TIME; EACH PARTICIPANT IS ACCOUNTED FOR WHEN THEY ARE OUT IN THE COMMUNITY OR USING ANY PUBLIC FACILITIES. TRANSPORT INDIVIDUALS. - To assist participants in attaining skills according to their abilities and behavioral needs identified in Group Day Habilitation Plan such as adaptive skills, socialization and communication skills, money management and travel training skills and additional individualized skills to be discussed with the Program Supervisor, participant, and circle of support. - To inform the Program Supervisor immediately about suspected incidents of any types of abuse, exploration, and neglect to the Individual during the service time, to document it in writing, and to report within 12-24 hours of incident discovery. - To always take into consideration that extra patience and understanding is imperative and essential when interacting with people who have special needs with physical and/or mental limitations. To be emotionally and physically capable of caring for members of this population. - To provide professional direct assistance and adequate supervision to participants during the service time and before ending the service, to remain always calm. To present as a positive role model for the individual. - Staff must perform a headcount of every participant before leaving and upon arrival at any location or destination including getting on and off vehicles, elevators or other mold of transportation. - To follow community safety agreement and professional boundaries policy at all times. - To complete and submit monthly summary notes and individual summary to Program Supervisor by the 5th of the month documenting continuous progress reviews according to OPWDD and the agency standards. - To ensure proper personal hygiene; to assist the participants with self-care, toileting, showering, tooth brushing, grooming, dressing and others as needed. To ensure the participants diaper is always clean. To check the diaper once again before dropping off the participant. - To assist in developing, coordinating and implementing curriculums and goals related activities by following the programs schedule for each Individual and accompany participants safely to community resources (stores, places of worship, Library, Park, Museum, Grocery store, recreation and health facilities etc.) in order to promote the usage of available ordinary community resources. - To maintain daily documentation, to clock in/out daily, and to complete other Day Habilitation Documentation as required by the Program and the Supervisor. - To meet the deadlines assigned by the Program Supervisor, to ensure the documentation completed properly and submitted on time. Minimum requirements: - High School diploma or GED - Working with individuals with developmental disabilities: 1 year experience (Required) - Must be able to drive a 12-15 Passenger Van. - Must have CDL License (Classe B or endorsement for 15+ passenger) Work Location: Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx (In-person 30 Hours-40 Hours a week. Monday-Friday 7am-5pm (3-4 days a week) Salary and Benefits: - Pay: $26 per hour - Life Insurance - Retirement plan - Paid time off To Apply: contact us directly at 718-793-2158 or email us at HR@mercydriveinc.org. Please make subject: "Ref DOL - CDL Driver/DSP position". We also accept walk-ins.