Job Location Brooklyn Day Hab - Brooklyn, NY 11208 Salary Range $18.00 - $18.00 Hourly
Title: Direct Support Professional, Non - Ambulatory
Department: Day Habilitation Services
Reports: Program Coordinator
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Responsible for the security, safety, and wellbeing of the individuals attending the Day Habilitation program according to his/her specific needs and interests, to increase the quality of life for each person by promoting their respective level of independence.
Essential Responsibilities:
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to sit, perform repetitive physical and mental activities, have face-to-face and telephone contact with individuals or teams, have telephone conversations, write letters and memos, use electronic mail, meet strict deadlines, work with others in a group or team, and work with external customers or the publicJob tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other peopleThe employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
1. Physical ability to assist individuals as needed, which may include lifting from wheelchairs, bathtubs, beds, etc.
2. Demonstrated ability to interact in a respectful, dignified manner with individuals.
3. Ability to verbally communicate effectively with individuals, staff, and outside agencies to maintain the efficiency operation of the agency business.
4. Demonstrated written skills to adequately perform all required documentation.
5. Ability to follow verbal and written directions of supervisors, program plans, behavior plans, medical/medication instructions, etc.
6. Ability to complete and maintain all training required by licensing or the agency.
7. Demonstrated ability/understanding of basic life safety topics relevant to individuals' well-being (CPR, Danielle’s Law, and first aid skills, fire safety, etc.)
8. High School Diploma or GED.
9. Current, valid driver's license with acceptable driver's record from DMV.
EIHAB Human Services is a multilingual, multicultural not for profit organization dedicated to serving children and adults with developmental disabilities, intellectual disability, behavioral health challenges, and dual diagnoses with mental health illnesses. Upon its inception in 1997, EIHAB Human Services began its mission by providing case management services to a population of ten. The agency now offers a multitude of quality life enhancement services to hundreds of individuals as well as their families throughout New York City, Long Island, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.
The Agency's team of direct providers, teachers, therapists, social workers, clinicians, medical professionals, and administrators uphold the highest standard of service delivery through the excellence of their work and a shared vision of exemplary, individual-centered practice. EIHAB's philosophy of care supports individual choice, meaningful treatment and less use of psychotropic medications and other restrictive procedures. Our care providers are highly trained to meet the sensitive needs of individuals with developmental disabilities such as behavior management and promoting total independence with regard to all aspects of daily living.
