Developmental Disability Support Specialist

5 days ago


New York County New York, United States Services For The Underserved, Inc. Full time
Job Summary

The Direct Support Professional provides individuals with developmental disabilities with skill development through a combination of community and classroom learning experiences.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assists each consumer in skill development in areas such as independent living, adaptive behaviors, socialization, recreation, and activities of daily living.
  • Supervises consumers in the community, using various experiences to reinforce skills being taught in group sessions while ensuring their safety.
  • Leads group sessions with consumers and facilitates discussions to provide learning skills to be used in their community.
  • Provides annual and semi-annual progress reports regarding valued outcomes.
  • Assesses the needs of lower functioning and/or non-verbal consumers through observations and evaluations; their valued outcomes will be developed and addressed.
  • Provides input and ensures compliance with the valued outcomes in the ISP and Day Habilitation Plan.
  • Provides weekly documentation of outcomes being worked towards with each individual in accordance with his/her Day Habilitation Plan.
Requirements
  • High School Diploma or GED is required. Associates Degree preferred.
  • At least one year experience providing direct care services to adults with a developmental disability.
  • AMAP certified, SCIP-R trained, CPR & First Aid Trained.
Benefits

We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance; 403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays.



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