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 tasksOverall, Direct Support Professionals teach our guys independent living skills and have fun while teaching them.Schedule: Flexible schedules available with weekend opportunitiesSalary: $19.00 to $23.50 (based on experience).REQUIREMENTS:
• Education: High School Diploma/GED or higher
• A valid New York State drivers 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.