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Direct Support Professional

2 months ago


New York, United States Program Development Services Inc. Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Program Development Services, Inc. is seeking energetic people, looking for an opportunity to make a difference in a person’s life by providing in-house and community care, training, and counseling to the people we support at one of our residential facilities located in Brooklyn and Manhattan.

Who We Are:

  • Program Development Services has been committed to providing the highest quality of care to people who identify as having intellectual & developmental disabilities through our wide range of residential settings and day habilitation, our comprehensive and progressive services, and our highly trained and caring professional staff.

Successful Candidates will demonstrate:

  • The ability to interact with the people we support in a positive encouraging way
  • Professional demeanor
  • Patience, and a positive attitude
  • A strong desire to help others
  • Must be able to follow and carry out written and oral instructions.
  • Must be comfortable communicating with individuals (verbal and non-verbal), family members, visitors, management, governmental agencies, and the general public

Job Availability: Full-time & Part-time

Shifts Available: Daytime, Afternoon and Overnight

Residential Locations: Bay Ridge, Bensonhurst, Brighton Beach, Canarsie, Dyker Heights, Flatbush, Manhattan, Red Hook, Sheepshead Bay, Williamsburg

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Provide each individual support with their growth in areas including but not limited to counseling, budgeting, food preparation, activities of daily living and recreation
  • Ensure that all program and service plans are implemented and documentation is completed.
  • Accompany individuals on medical, clinical and other visits deemed necessary by the I.D.T
  • Follow all policy and procedures of the agency.
  • Administer medication to the individuals (with proper training)

Qualifications:

  • Authorization to work in the United States
  • High School Diploma or its equivalent, required
  • One year experience in the human services field, preferred
  • AMAP, SCIP, CPR, and First Aid Certifications preferred, but not required

Program Development Services, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer



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