Dsp - Laconia Avenue

The New York Foundling (the "Foundling") is one of the oldest, largest and most well-respected human services agencies in New York. Established as a home for abandoned children, the Foundling has been saving children, preserving families, and building communities since 1869. The Foundling's focus is on child welfare and the developmentally disabled and creating a community where each child, youth and adult enjoys the safe, stable and support relationships needed to reach his or her full physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual potential. We have over 1300 employees located in every borough of New York City, Westchester and Rockland Counties and in Puerto Rico.

We are currently looking for **Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)**to support our Developmentally Disabled Division located throughout the 5 boroughs. We currently are recruiting for Full Time, Part Time and Per Diem shifts. We have 3 shifts throughout our residences, morning, evening and overnight. Below, you will see the most common schedules for those 3 shifts.

Mornings: 7am-3pm

Evenings: 3pm-11pm

Overnights: 11pm-7am

**Responsibilities**:
Staff will have daily contact with Residence Manager and individuals. Residence Manager will provide supervision and individuals will receive care and supervision. Regular contact will occur with service providers in the community, as well as, school, day program and transportation staff.
- Ensure appropriate supervision, health and safety of individuals; Implement Individual Plan of Protective Oversight.
- Advocate for individuals in the community (medical appointments, church, recreation activities etc).
- Ensure individual’s plan of care is implemented.
- Ensure that individual medication is administered as prescribed.
- Assist in daily living skills (e.g. personal hygiene, food preparation, housekeeping, laundry, shopping)
- Maintain facility in compliance with the OPWDD and COA standards.
- Facilitate individual’s learning and skill training in fire safety.
- Complete daily progress notes and other individual logs.
- Maintain updated certifications in CPR/first aid, SCIP, and AMAP.
- Provide atmosphere conducive to positive behavior.
- Observe, report regressive and unusual behavior and work cooperatively with clinical staff.
- Planning and preparing balanced meals.
- Cleaning and maintaining of the residential unit.
- Assist individuals with the purchase of groceries, clothing, hygiene supplies and other items needed.
- Transport and escort individuals on recreational activities, medical appointment, home visits, etc.
- Remain on shift until your relief has arrived**.**:

- Complete job related tasks as needed.

**Requirements**:

- HS Diploma/GED.
- Valid NY, NJ, CT, or PA, State Driver’s License for 6 months required with 6 points or less. Experience working with adults that have developmental disabilities.
- AMAP, SCIP, CPR, and First Aid Certifications preferred. Save Changes
- Experience working with adults that have developmental disabilities

AA/EOE

**Job Type**: Part-time, Full-time, Per diem (on call)

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.22 - $18.52 per hour

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

**Education**:

- High school or equivalent (required)

**Experience**:

- Caregiving: 1 year (preferred)

License/Certification:

- Driver's License from NY/NJ/CT or PA (not learner's permit) (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Bronx, NY: Relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person