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**About us**
Unique Care Community Services, Inc. is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, providing tailored solutions for the intellectual and developmentally disabled community in the New York City metro area. We aim to build an impeccable reputation in the communities we serve so that families will continually seek our services and donors will become life-long supporters of our cause. We have locations in: Brooklyn, Queens, and Bronx NY.
We strive to provide excellent services for people who have developmental and intellectual disabilities.
Our work environment includes:
- Modern office setting
- Food provided
Job Summary:
- A primary function of all DSPs is to assist individuals receiving services in leading self-directed lives and to participate fully in their local communities.
- Responsible for supporting the emotional, physical, and personal well-being of the individuals receiving support while being attentive and energetic in reducing their risk of harm. Monitor and assess each individual’s ability to self-preserve and their awareness of and ability to respond to harm or danger.
- Promote and ensure the human and civil rights of the individuals receiving services. Assist individuals in understanding and expressing their rights and responsibilities.
- Recognize that each individual receiving services is a valued member of society and help others to understand their value through advocacy, inclusion and full community participation. Explain information, answer questions and teach individuals receiving services in communications that are both age and developmentally appropriate.
- Ensure all services and supports are delivered in accordance with the agency’s policies and procedures while adhering to OPWDD and all other State and Federal regulations and guidelines.
- Identify, intervene and report any and all instances of suspected neglect or abuse of any individual receiving services. If requested, fully participate in any and all investigations involving suspected and reported incidents.
- Be knowledgeable of everyone’s Habilitation plan, valued outcomes and personal goals.
- Implement each individual’s Hab plan as written, document required data via the agency’s electronic medical record system, assess and monitor progress while recognizing that each individual has potential for lifelong learning and growth.
- Provide a therapeutic and professional environment for all individuals receiving services. Display professional behavior, conduct and presentation always.
- As directed by the Program Supervisor, ensure adequate and appropriate communications is maintained with family members, service coordinators and other pertinent members of the individual’s life.
- Provide the appropriate level of support and supervision to individuals receiving services while actively engaging them in the program, community and/or volunteer site
- As needed, supervise, support and/or assist individuals in all areas of daily living including but not limited to eating, toileting, dressing, personal hygiene, grooming, etc.
- Participate in all scheduled or required meetings and trainings as requested by the Agency or Supervisor.
- As requested, travel with individuals to and from agency approved activities using public transportation.
- Other duties as assigned by your supervisor.
- As needed to perform any of the activities, be able to ascend/descend stairs, lift at least 50 pounds, walk, crouch, bend, crawl, squat, stand, sit, etc.
**Job Type**: Part-time
Pay: $17.86 - $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 per week
**Benefits**:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
