Direct Support Professional
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Helen Keller Services
Wantagh, NY, US
Summary
The Direct Support Professional empowers individuals in the residential program by assisting with daily living skills and personal routines. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate records, ensuring safety, and providing medical oversight including medication administration.
Job Description
Are you ready to make a difference in your community? Do YOU want to work on a team that is committed to empowering individuals? At Helen Keller Services, our employees work in an environment that is more than just a workplace, it’s a community.
Since 1893, Helen Keller Services (HKS) has been committed to improving the lives of individuals who are blind, visually impaired or have combined hearing and vision loss. HKS serves the New York City/Long Island area from its new headquarters in dynamic downtown Brooklyn and the Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youth and Adults of Sands Point, New York, which has a network of regional offices that extends HKS’ reach across the United States. We currently have an exciting part time career opportunity available to join the HKS team as a part-time Direct Support Professional in our Residential program at our Wantagh location.
Available Shifts:
- Tuesday - Thursday, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 AM - 03:00 PM
- Saturday & Sunday, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
SUMMARY
The goal of the Direct Support Professional is to empower and direct our individuals in the Residence program, assist with record keeping, and perform duties necessary for the overall care and well-being of our individuals in this program.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
- Supervise and positively interact with the individuals following all habilitation plans.
- Work with individuals on their daily living skills.
- Provide individuals with community integration opportunities.
- Direct individuals in their personal routine; give individuals positive reinforcement as appropriate.
- Maintain complete and accurate daily records and communication logs
- Maintain the order, safety, and cleanliness of the classroom including the outdoor areas.
- Attend staff meetings and/or trainings that are required.
- Provide medical oversight including medication administration under the supervision of the nursing staff.
- Transport individuals to a day program (to and from)
- Interact with parents and professionals from outside Agencies.
- Other related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Experience working with the developmentally disabled
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:
- Valid NYS Driver's License (Required)
- AMAP Certification (Preferred)
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- SCIP-R Certification (Preferred)
PAY RANGE
- $18.00 to $22.00 per hour
At HKS we strive to provide a healthy work-life balance for our employees. We offer generous paid time off and comprehensive benefit package including:
- 403b plan with employer match
- Paid Time Off
- Flexible Spending Accounts/Healthcare Savings Accounts
- Voluntary Ancillary Plans
Helen Keller Services is an Equal Opportunity employer.
For over 125 years, Helen Keller Services has helped individuals of all ages who are blind, DeafBlind, or have low vision to develop independence and to participate actively and fully in their communities.
Mission
Our mission is to help individuals of all ages who are blind or visually impaired, and who may have additional disabilities, to develop independence and to participate actively in their communities, and to provide public education and blindness prevention programs.
Company Overview
Founded in 1893, Helen Keller Services for the Blind offers a wide range of services and programs for people of all ages who are blind or have vision impairments. Thousands of people in the New York metropolitan area and in Nassau and Suffolk Counties take advantage of these services every year.
Description
Headquartered in Brooklyn, HKSB has additional rehabilitation sites in Hempstead and Huntington, Long Island. The agency also operates the Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults (www.hknc.org) in Sands Point, New York, with regional offices around the country.
Products
• Employment Services
• Low Vision Services
• Rehabilitation Services
• Services for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
• Services for Students
• The Children’s Learning Center
Founded
1893
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Brooklyn, NY
For over 125 years, Helen Keller Services has helped individuals of all ages who are blind, DeafBlind, or have low vision to develop independence and to participate actively and fully in their communities.
Mission
Our mission is to help individuals of all ages who are blind or visually impaired, and who may have additional disabilities, to develop independence and to participate actively in their communities, and to provide public education and blindness prevention programs.
Company Overview
Founded in 1893, Helen Keller Services for the Blind offers a wide range of services and programs for people of all ages who are blind or have vision impairments. Thousands of people in the New York metropolitan area and in Nassau and Suffolk Counties take advantage of these services every year.
Description
Headquartered in Brooklyn, HKSB has additional rehabilitation sites in Hempstead and Huntington, Long Island. The agency also operates the Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults (www.hknc.org) in Sands Point, New York, with regional offices around the country.
Products
• Employment Services
• Low Vision Services
• Rehabilitation Services
• Services for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
• Services for Students
• The Children’s Learning Center
Founded
1893
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Brooklyn, NY
