Direct Support Professional

Pleasantville, NY - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 17 - 19

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Who We Are

Looking to Make a Difference Work at the #1 Nonprofit on Long Island as awarded by Long Island Business News - which has recently added a 2nd location in Westchester in 2020.

The Nicholas Center is an innovative organization offering meaningful opportunities within an exciting supportive workplace environment.

We are currently looking to add to our dynamic team of Direct Support Professionals who are committed to helping individuals with Autism lead full and productive lives in the community.

For more about what makes The Nicholas Center a great place to work visit our website.

Supports a diverse and talented group of individuals with Autism and similar intellectual and developmental disabilities by helping them achieve their social communication and vocational goals within the community.

Essential Job Duties

Supervises and supports individuals with Autism in having productive & meaningful experiences in their work setting.
Assists participants in reaching vocational goals by teaching and supporting them in following workplace protocols appropriate interactions with peers and supervisors self-advocacy and job acquisition and retention.
Accurately document service documentation daily notes and other information as required.
Work in partnership with the people we support to promote their health and safety.
May need to cover when a Job Coach or 1:1 DSP is absent.
Prevent recognize and report abuse toward the people we support.
Promote and support community involvement.
Be prompt organized and respectful to your co-workers the people you support and the members of the community.
Adhere to the Organizational Core Values - People Professionalism Community Innovation Integrity (training provided).
Adhere to the organizations Code of Ethics and perform your duties satisfactory as outlined in the Core Competencies (training provided).
Complete all required training and maintain confidentiality.

Minimum Job Qualifications

18 years of age or older
High School completion is required.
Experience in a related field is beneficial but not required.
Must be able to bend and lift items 30 lbs or less.
Must be able to multi-task and stand for the majority of the day.
Valid NYS drivers license and no infractions that preclude a person from working with members of a vulnerable population.

Schedule

Full-Time Monday - Friday 9:00AM to 3:15PM with the option to work additional hours

Experience

Experience preferred but will train.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Who We AreLooking to Make a Difference Work at the #1 Nonprofit on Long Island as awarded by Long Island Business News - which has recently added a 2nd location in Westchester in 2020.The Nicholas Center is an innovative organization offering meaningful opportunities within an exciting supportive wo...