Developmentally Disabled Direct Support - ref. o2809503
Stonehenge Staffing, LLC Queens Village
Developmentally Disabled Direct Support Professionals Needed!
Locations
New York City
Brooklyn
Bronx
Queens
We are looking for reliable and compassionate candidates who have experience working with the developmentally disabled.
All shifts available. (7a-3p, 3p-11p & 11p-7a)
The pay is $18 an hour.
Essential Functions:
- Assists in maintaining an inventory of individual clothing and personal effects on a routine basis in order to ensure that individuals are properly clothed.
- Assist with any toileting, showering and/or other personal hygiene needs.
- Report any sign or symptoms of illness or adverse medication reaction to the site supervisor in order to implement an appropriate plan of action.
- Assists in the resolution of crisis management and reports all incidents, both verbally and in writing to the program supervisor.
- Ensures that each apartment/room is clean, neat, safe and free of hazardous contains at all times.
- Ensures that all individuals are attending activities on a daily basis as agreed upon, within a structured treatment program, sheltered work center, training program or competitive employment in the community.
- Assist individuals in a Day Hab. or Day Center setting
- Escort individuals on medical appointments as needed
- Escort individuals to the emergency room (site managers usually make this request to the Staffing Agency or to the DSP, if the DSP is already at the resident)
- CPR Certified
- Experience working with persons with disabilities in a health or treatment related setting preferred.
- Specialized training and experience in working with the developmentally disabled preferred.
- Excellent verbal, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Computer literate.
- Ability or willingness to be certified in First Aid, AMAP, CPR and SCIP-R (Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention).
New York, 14 mi from Queens Village
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Job Requirements:
• HS Diploma or GED required,
• Preferred One year’s experience providing direct services to developmentally disabled
• Preferred Certifications: AMAP, SCIP-R, CPR & First Aid...
The Arc of Ocean CountyJersey City, 16 mi from Queens Village
of the programs.
Requirements
Valid NJ Drivers License with no more than 5 points
HS Diploma or GED
Minimum 2 years experience working with Developmentally Disabled population
Previous experience in a Group Home Setting
Benefits
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Flushing (NY), 6 mi from Queens Village
One year’s experience providing direct services to developmentally disabled persons preferred
• Valid NYS Driver’s license and must be able to pass insurance criteria
• Preferred Certifications: AMAP, SCIP-R, CPR & First Aid
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