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Direct Support Specialist

2 months ago

Staten Island, New York, United States HASC Center Inc. Full time
About the Position:

HASC Center Inc. is seeking a dedicated and caring individual to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving a greater level of independence and community integration.


Mission Statement:

The HASC Center mission is to advocate for, educate and assist individuals with developmental and intellectual challenges to make life choices, exercise independence and develop responsibility.

We encourage all individuals to maximize their dreams and become productive members of the community by providing an array of individual and family supports through a dedicated team of professionals and support staff.


About the Program:

As a Residential Support Professional, you will provide support to a group of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering increased socialization, skill building, community safety, and overall independence skills.

You will assist individuals in developing independence and life skills, promoting and advocating for individualized services and implementation according to the outlined plan.


Responsibilities:

  • Be familiar with individual's IPOP, Life Plan, Staff Action Plan, Behavior Plan, to understand how care is managed.
  • Assist individuals with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and other independent living skills in accordance with plan documents.
  • Promote and advocate for individualized services and implementation according to the outlined plan.
  • Ability to follow a computer documentation program, to chart outcomes and observations.
  • Commit to person-centered supports and honor the personality, preferences, culture and strengths of the individual.
  • Insure protective oversight is provided to individuals in accordance with their Plan of Protective Oversight.
  • Ability to move and stand for prolonged periods and frequently perform physically demanding tasks.
  • Accompany individuals on community outings.
  • Communicate with other program staff via the communications log book and attendance at staff meetings.
  • Work collaboratively with other members of staff in maintaining a positive, encouraging environment to support the individuals.
  • Adhere to all federal, state and city regulations regarding service provision and documentation.
  • Report all incidents as per HASC Center policies and procedures.
  • Conduct fire drills and document results in accordance with supervisor's instructions.
  • Attend staff meetings and trainings on an on-going basis to increase knowledge of the individuals and best practices.
  • Take all required trainings and maintain all certifications and driving authorization.
  • Ability to push people in wheelchairs.
  • Transport individuals in agency vehicles, as needed.
  • Adhere to all HASC Center policies as outlined in the Policy and Procedure manual.
  • Perform additional duties as they exist or may change as assigned by supervisor.

Education and Experience:

  • A High School Diploma or GED is required; some college is a plus.
  • Work or life experience with intellectual/developmental disabilities is a plus.
  • Ability to support people with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
  • Basic written and verbal communication.
  • Basic Computer knowledge.
  • Valid NY State Driver's License may be required depending upon the position.
  • Tuberculosis test mandatory for most positions.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
  • Willing to take initiative.

Benefits Include:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage for full-time positions.
  • Retirement Plan with matching contributions.
  • Generous paid time off.
  • Commuter Assistance Plan.
  • Dependent Child Assistance Plan.
  • Employer Sponsored Life Insurance.

HASC Center Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran.