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Direct Support Professional

2 months ago

Wantagh, United States Helen Keller Services Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSince 1893, Helen Keller Services (HKS) has been committed to improving the lives of individuals who are blind, visually impaired or have combined hearing and vision loss. HKS serves the New York City/Long Island area from its new headquarters in dynamic downtown Brooklyn and the Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youth and Adults of Sands Point, New York, which has a network of regional offices that extends HKS’ reach across the United States.

We currently have an exciting career opportunity available to join the HKS team as a full-time afternoon/evening Direct Support Professional in our Residential Program in Wantagh.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

  • Supervise and positively interact with the consumers following all residential habilitation plans
  • Encourage residents to participate in meal planning, activity scheduling and in creating an environment of their choice.
  • Provide consumers with community integration opportunities.
  • Direct consumers in their personal routine; assist/do laundry, provide first aid, prepare meals utilizing provided menus.
  • give consumers positive reinforcement as appropriate
  • Maintain complete and accurate daily records and communication logs
  • Conduct and document fire drills
  • Maintain the order, safety, cleanliness of the residence including the outdoor areas.
  • Attend staff meetings and/or trainings that are required
  • Provide medical oversight including medication administration under the supervision of the nursing staff
  • Transport consumers to day program and appointments as necessary
  • Interact with parents and professionals from outside Agencies
  • Other duties may be assigned

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent (Required)
  • Experience working with the developmentally disabled knowledge of OPWDD regulations (Preferred)
  • Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

  • Valid NYS Driver's License (Required)
  • CPR Certification (Required)
  • AMAP Certification (Required)
  • SCIP-R certification (Required)

At HKS we strive to provide a healthy work-life balance for our employees. We offer generous paid time off and comprehensive benefit package including:

  • 403B
  • 403 B matching
  • Dental Insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Medical Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • 403b plan w/employer match
  • Career advancement opportunities

SCHEDULE:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Night shift
  • Part-Time
  • Full-Time

SALARY: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

ABILITY TO COMMUTE/RELOCATE:

  • Wantagh, NY: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (Required)


Helen Keller Services is an equal-opportunity employer.