Direct Support Professional

2 weeks ago

New York, United States Brooklyn Community Services Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Position: Community Prevocational Trainer (DSP)

Work Location: 691 Fulton Street, 2nd Fl. Brooklyn, New York 11217

Hours: Full Time 35 hours per week; Monday - Friday from 8:30-4:30

Salary Range: $16.50/hour - $18.00/hour

Position Summary: The responsibility of a Pre-Vocational trainer 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 and volunteerism in the community. The Community Pre-Vocational trainer will be responsible for scheduling individualized community based volunteer and job skill experiences, with goals derived from the person centered plan.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for supervising a group of individuals as they participate in volunteer opportunities off site.

  • Ensure the group’s weekly activity sheet is adhered to, and that individuals exhibit appropriate social behavior during participation in the community.

  • Incorporate life skills, job skills, and travel skills during group and volunteer activities, while facilitating community integration and inclusion.

  • Engage in person centered planning with the individual, create an environment to foster. personal empowerment, attend to the individuals’ personal care as needed,

  • Responsible for the completion of daily checklists, monthly summary notes, and semi-annual and annual habilitation plans.

  • Maintain contact with families as necessary

  • Encourage and motivate individuals’ to attend program on a daily basis (Monday-Friday (8:30a.m.- 2:30p.m.)

  • Act as a role model to individuals’ by displaying appropriate work behavior.

  • Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications Required:

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

  • 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

  • Must pass OPWDD fingerprinting and background check

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

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