Direct Support Professional Community Pre-Voc
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Job Location:
Brooklyn, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position: Community Prevocational Trainer (DSP)
Program/Department: Community Base Pre-Vocational/ Community Supports for Individuals with Intellectual Disability
Work Location: 691 Fulton Street 2nd Fl. Brooklyn New York 11217
Hours: Full Time 35 hours per week; Monday - Friday from 8:30-4:30
Salary Range: $17.00/hour - $18.00/hour
Position Summary: The responsibility of a Pre-Vocational trainer 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 and volunteerism in the community. The Community Pre-Vocational trainer will be responsible for scheduling individualized community based volunteer and job skill experiences with goals derived from the person centered plan.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for supervising a group of individuals as they participate in volunteer opportunities off site.
Ensure the groups weekly activity sheet is adhered to and that individuals exhibit appropriate social behavior during participation in the community.
Incorporate life skills job skills and travel skills during group and volunteer activities while facilitating community integration and inclusion.
Engage in person centered planning with the individual create an environment to foster. personal empowerment attend to the individuals personal care as needed
Responsible for the completion of daily checklists monthly summary notes and semi-annual and annual habilitation plans.
Maintain contact with families as necessary
Encourage and motivate individuals to attend program on a daily basis
Act as a role model to individuals by displaying appropriate work behavior.
Other tasks as assigned
Qualifications Required:
High School diploma or equivalent required; Associates preferred in Human services psychology or Sociology
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
Must pass OPWDD fingerprinting and background check
BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Children Activity
- Acquisition
- Data Entry
- Commissioning
- Administration Office
- Arbitration
About Company
BCS works in neighborhoods impacted by systemic poverty. We believe all Brooklynites should have the resources, education, opportunities, and safety they need to thrive. 1100 With over 50 award-winning programs and 28 locations across Brooklyn, BCS serves over 20,000 individuals in ne ... View more
