Job Details

ID #53071743
Estado New York
Ciudad Wantagh
Full-time
Salario USD TBD TBD
Fuente Helen Keller National Center for Deaf Blind Youths and Adults
Showed 2024-12-13
Fecha 2024-12-14
Fecha tope 2025-02-12
Categoría Etcétera
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Direct Support Professional - Wantagh

New York, Wantagh, 11793 Wantagh USA
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Since 1893, Helen Keller Services (HKS) has been committed to improving the lives of individuals who are blind, visually impaired or have combined hearing and vision loss. HKS serves the New York City/Long Island area from its new headquarters in dynamic downtown Brooklyn and the Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youth and Adults of Sands Point, New York, which has a network of regional offices that extends HKS’ reach across the United States. We currently have an exciting part time career opportunity available to join the HKS team as a part-time Direct Support Professional in our Residential program at our Wantagh location.The goal of the Direct Support Professional is to empower and direct our individuals in the Residence program, assist with record keeping, and perform duties necessary for the overall care and well-being of our individuals in this program.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Supervise and positively interact with the individuals following all habilitation plans.

Work with individuals on their daily living skills.

Provide individuals with community integration opportunities.

Direct individuals in their personal routine; give individuals positive reinforcement as appropriate.

Maintain complete and accurate daily records and communication logs

Maintain the order, safety, and cleanliness of the classroom including the outdoor areas.

Attend staff meetings and/or trainings that are required.

Provide medical oversight including medication administration under the supervision of the nursing staff.

Transport individuals to a day program (to and from)

Interact with parents and professionals from outside Agencies.

Other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Experience working with the developmentally disabled

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

Valid NYS Driver's License (Required)

AMAP Certification (Preferred)

CPR Certification (Preferred)

SCIP-R Certification (Preferred)

SCHEDULE:

Sundays (9:00am - 3:00pm) (3:00pm - 11:00pm)

PAY RANGE

$18.00 to $22.00 per hour

At HKS we strive to provide a healthy work-life balance for our employees. We offer generous paid time off and comprehensive benefit package including:

403(b)

403(b) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Helen Keller Services is an Equal Opportunity employer.

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