Sr Direct Support Professional

Make a bigger differenceSr Direct Support ProfessionalAll Staten Island programs include a commuter differential for employees who work on Staten Island but do not live there. This differential adds an additional $4,420 annually to your base salary or hourly wage!!!The Staten Island Children's Community Residence (SICCR) provides Child, Teen, and Family services to youth ages 8-14 years old who are struggling with emotional health diagnoses, mental illness, sadness, worry, and loss.

The Sr DSP serves as a positive role model while providing therapeutic support, trauma informed care and supervision.Develop, supervise and implement therapeutic recreational activities; Accompany and supervise youth on recreational trips and activities, as well as drive, escort and supervise the youth to medical, behavioral health providers, school, socialization or other required appointmentsMay be called upon to work one on one with a youth who is displaying significant stress or assist with management of crisis related to the safety and care of the clients; Work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary therapeutic team by implementing culturally affirming and trauma informed interventions and skill building as outlined in treatment and service planningLiaise with families, schools, healthcare providers, hospitals, criminal justice, and other community agencies in order to provide appropriate care and supervision of youth; Assist in orienting families/resources of the youth to the services provided by and in collaboration with the programProviding crisis interventionAdditional duties as assignedQualifications The Jewish Board is currently looking for talented individuals of all cultures, religions, races, and gender expressions with the following qualifications:A High School diploma or GED equivalent is requiredA current, valid clean Driver's license is required for this position and throughout all DSP positionsPrior experience in a residential setting, with a similar populationAvailability to work evenings & weekendsIf you join us, you'll have these great benefits:Generous paid time off in addition to paid agency holidays and 15 sick daysAffordable and high-quality medical/dental/vision plans Tuition assistance and educational loan forgivenessFree continuing education opportunities 403(b) retirement benefits and a pensionFlexible spending accounts for health and transportation 24/7 Accessible Employee Assistance Program Life and disability insurance Who we are:The Jewish Board delivers innovative, high-quality, and compassionate mental health and social services to over 45,000 New Yorkers each year.

We are unique in serving everyone from infants and their families to children, teens, and adults. We respect diversity and accordingly are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.This applies with respect to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, termination, assignments, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and all other terms and condition of employment as well as general treatment during employment.

Any employees who need assistance to perform their job duties because of a physical or mental condition should contact human resources. Other details Job Family Direct Care [200s] Pay Type Hourly Employment Indicator 8833 - Hospital - Professional Employees Min Hiring Rate $20.00 Travel Required Yes Required Education High SchoolApply here: [...]

Salary Unit: Hourly