Direct Support Professional

4 weeks ago


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

Position: Direct Support Professional - Community Habilitation (668)

Program: Community Habilitation

Reports to: Program Director

Work Location: 1825 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11233

Services are based in the community and requires travel throughout Brooklyn

Hours: Part-Time 20 - 25 hours per week

Shifts: Weekdays and Weekends: Afternoon and evening hours

Salary Range: $16.50/hour - $18/hour

Program Summary: Community Habilitation supports the person's Life Plan and contains activities that are developed to help the person achieve their goals in the community. It is then implemented through home visits and community activities as set by a schedule between the person with intellectual/developmental disabilities and BCS.

Position Description:

Direct Support Professionals for Community Habilitation provides one-to-one support for the individual such as social and life skill development and ensures the safety of the individual. Community Habilitation Worker is responsible to provide education, instruction, direct services, and supports that promote individual choice, individualized outcomes that empower and enable individuals to achieve their stated goals and to live as optimally as possible. Together with the individual they will achieve the goals as stated in each individual’s plan.

Responsibilities:

Community Habilitation ensures a person centered approach is used in all aspects of service delivery.

• Assist with the development of the individual’s Community Habilitation Plans.

• Ensure goals reflected in the INdividual’s plans are addressed and worked on with the Individiual

• Act as advocate for individuials and encourage self-advocacy and choices.

• Assist individuals in performing activities of daily living with as much independence as possible.

• Assist in development of social skills by providing education, training, and role modeling.

• Assist individuals in community integration and developing relationships.

• Provide training and education in health related areas, including specialized dietary needs.

• Maintain professional relationships with individuals, co-workers, and representatives from other agencies.

• Assist individuals with finances and budgeting such as paying bills and shopping.

• Attend meetings and Life Plan reviews for individuials.

• Complete required documentation timely.

• Complete weekly schedule of appointments.

Participate in staff trainings as needed.

• Ensure safety and well-being of individuals at all times.

Qualifications Required:

  • HS Diploma or GED required; BA in Human Services preferred

  • 1 year experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities

  • 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

  • Must pass OPWDD fingerprinting and background check

  • BCS and Turning Point require that all employees entering the workplace be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless an exemption is granted as a medical or religious accommodation


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



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