Direct Support Professional - IRA

Position: Direct Support Professional (DSP) Individual Residential Alternative (IRA) Reports to: Program Director Work Location: 1825 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11233 Shifts: FULL TIME Monday - Friday 3:00pm - 11:pm - Travel required Salary Range: $17.00/hour - $18.00/hour Program Summary 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

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

Qualifications Required

• 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

BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities