Modest Community Services Association, Staten Island, NY
DSPs NEEDED: Full-Time, Part-Time, On-Call
Modest Community Services, a non-profit organization is urgently seeking to hire Direct Support Professionals in our Day Habilitation and Residential Programs. The DSP is responsible for implementing person-centered services for each individual. In addition, the Direct Support Professional is directly responsible for the individual's overall safety and well-being. Also actively looking to hire bi-lingual employees (Spanish speaking)
Job Descriptions:
- Work with individuals with intellectual & developmental disabilities.
- Will help implement & document individualized goals while ensuring a safe, supportive and nurturing environment for individuals served.
- Maintain the physical plant and agency property in a clean and safe manner and communicate any issues to management.
- Comply with all OPWDD regulations and agency policies and procedures.
- Participate in all trainings and in-service trainings provided by the agency; SCIP, AMAP, CPR & First Aid, etc. and demonstrate competency in all required training areas.
- Perform or assist individuals with basic domestic duties such as cleaning, cooking and shopping.
- Coordinate and maintain individuals’ schedule as needed.
- Maintain records and complete paperwork as required by Modest and OPWDD.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum of High school or equivalent.
- Covid-19 Vaccination
- Must be cleared and maintain acceptable record under the NYS Justice Center and OPWDD mandated criminal background check process.
- A clean and valid NYS driver’s license and needs to remain a qualified driver
- Good oral and written communication skills.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
Work Location: Multiple locations