Direct Support Professional

Queens Centers for Progress, a human services agency, providing person-centered services for children and adults who have intellectual and developmental disabilities is seeking Direct Support Professionals for our Residential programs.

If you are looking for a way to break into the field of human services, look no further!

Responsibilities:

Direct Support Professionals provide comprehensive care to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes. Duties include:

• Provide safety and support to our individuals
• Promote a person-first mission by committing to respect the personality, preferences, and strengths of the individuals we serve
• Protect the health, safety, and emotional well-being of our individuals
• Work in partnership with our individuals to help them achieve their goals
• Engage with our individuals through patient conversation, instruction, and arts and crafts projects, and activities
• Transport individuals to day program, medical appointments, and community outings in agency vehicles as needed
• Assist with personal hygiene needs
• Performs various housekeeping tasks

Overall, Direct Support Professionals teach our guys independent living skills and have fun while teaching them.

Schedule: Flexible schedules available with weekend opportunities

Salary: $19.00 to $23.50 (based on experience).

REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: High School Diploma/GED or higher
• A valid New York State driver’s license for 3 years is required.
• The ability to write daily entries or notes about the individual's services is required.
• Prior work experience in a human service field working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.

QCP Benefits:

· $500 Sign-on Bonus

· Medical/Dental

· Prescription (mail order available)

· Vision Plan

· 18 Paid Vacation Days

· 12 Sick/Personal Days

· 3 Floating Holidays

· 12 Paid Holidays

· $500 Emp. Referral Bonus

. Tuition Reimbursement for BA or MA Degrees

· Flexible Spending Account

· Life Insurance

· Virtual Telehealth

· Employee Assistance Program

· Pension & Tax Deferred Annuity

Queens Centers for Progress is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Work Remotely - No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $19.00 - $23.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• NYS Drivers License (Required)

Work Location: In person