Direct Support Professional (DSP)
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Special Citizens Futures Unlimited
NY
Summary
Provide direct support and assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities or autism, focusing on daily living activities and safety. Promote independence and community integration while maintaining accurate records and adhering to HIPAA regulations.
Job Description
Pay: $18.15 per hour
Job description:
Part time and full time roles available
Employees are welcome to pick up extra shifts to get more hours!
Salary: $18.15 per hour plus benefits!
Responsibilities:
- Provide direct support and assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities or autism
- Assist with daily living activities, including personal care, meal preparation, and medication administration
- Ensure the safety and well-being of individuals under your care
- Promote independence and community integration for individuals with disabilities
- Document and maintain accurate records of services provided
- Advocate for the rights and needs of individuals with disabilities
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations
Requirements:
- Valid Driver's License and High School Diploma/GED..
- Comfortable driving a 15-passenger van - you will be road tested prior to starting.
- Must attend additional trainings within 6 months of hired (CPR, SCIP, AMAP).
- Comfortable with daily use of technology (computer, email, phone, typing etc).
- Effective verbal and written communication.
Note: The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities or autism, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.
Special Citizens Futures Unlimited, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO).
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Tuition reimbursement
Application Question(s):
- Do you have BOTH a valid driver's license and High School Diploma/GED?
Work Location: In person
In 1976, a group of parents of autistic adolescents came together to organize Special Citizens as a nonprofit organization. The organization began as a vehicle to advocate for ongoing adult programs for their children who had aged out of Special Education services with very little options for long-term housing or day programming. The group of parents began their journey in 1977. Upon approval of a three-year grant from the then OMRDD, Special Citizens opened its first group home in Westchester (Cortlandt Intermediate Care Facility) on December 7, 1981.
We are committed to the development and delivery of a comprehensive, integrated system of services, which has as its primary purpose the promotion and attainment of independence, inclusion, individuality and productivity for adults and children with autism. Special Citizens has a workforce of 200 employees supporting over 350 people with Autism Spectrum Disorders throughout the Bronx, Manhattan and Westchester County.
Special Citizens provides the following services:
Residential (Individual Residential Alternatives and Intermediate Care Facilities)
Day Habilitation (Site and Community Based Day Options)
Community Habilitation
Supported Employment
Pre-Vocational Support
Founded
1976
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Bronx, NY
In 1976, a group of parents of autistic adolescents came together to organize Special Citizens as a nonprofit organization. The organization began as a vehicle to advocate for ongoing adult programs for their children who had aged out of Special Education services with very little options for long-term housing or day programming. The group of parents began their journey in 1977. Upon approval of a three-year grant from the then OMRDD, Special Citizens opened its first group home in Westchester (Cortlandt Intermediate Care Facility) on December 7, 1981.
We are committed to the development and delivery of a comprehensive, integrated system of services, which has as its primary purpose the promotion and attainment of independence, inclusion, individuality and productivity for adults and children with autism. Special Citizens has a workforce of 200 employees supporting over 350 people with Autism Spectrum Disorders throughout the Bronx, Manhattan and Westchester County.
Special Citizens provides the following services:
Residential (Individual Residential Alternatives and Intermediate Care Facilities)
Day Habilitation (Site and Community Based Day Options)
Community Habilitation
Supported Employment
Pre-Vocational Support
Founded
1976
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Bronx, NY