Direct Support Professional - IRA

Brooklyn - Stuyvesant Heightsmid

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Key Responsibilities

Review daily log book and input all activities throughout shift into log book Provide supervision to assigned individuals Teach and assist in the maintenance,

Requirements Summary

High School diploma or equivalent required; Associates or bachelors preferred in Human services,

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HealthcareCaregiver

IRAs provides room, board and personalized service options to individuals living with disabilities. Staff is on-site 24 hours, 7 days a week residential setting to offer support by offering life skills training, community integration activities, and medical monitoring.

Position Summary: The responsibility of the Direct Support Professional is to foster and engage individuals through a person centered approach. To empower independence through proactive training and practical experiences while involved in integrated activities in the community. Staff is assigned to 4 individuals. Complete all mandatory residential habilitation documentation within specified time frames, including but not limited to:

Responsibilities

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Review daily log book and input all activities throughout shift into log book
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Provide supervision to assigned individuals
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Teach and assist in the maintenance, upkeep and housekeeping and cleanliness of the residence
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Accompany clients to medical appointments
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Follow health care treatment orders and administer medication
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Teach and reinforce fire and safety procedures
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Utilize agency vehicle to transport individuals for community outings
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Provide daily ADL training such as cooking, shopping, cleaning etc.
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Ensure all program goals are completed as written
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Provide and supervise daily recreational activities as needed
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Maintain contact with families as necessary
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Other tasks as assigned

Requirements

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High School diploma or equivalent required; Associates or bachelors preferred in Human services, psychology or Sociology
At least one years’ experience working with individuals in a residential setting
Must attain AMAP certification within 3 months of hire
Must be CPR/First Aid certified or be willing to become certified within 3 months of hire
At least 1 year of residential experience is required
Valid Clean Driver License a plus
Previous experience or knowledge in the I/DD field is a plus
Work or life experience with intellectual/developmental disabilities is a plus
Must have excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills including ability to problem-solve
Must respond well to supervision and be a team player
Must be computer literate
Excellent judgment and sensitivity to the needs of the individual
Willing to take initiative
Bi-Lingual Spanish preferred