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Job Title - Direct Support Professional/Driver / AMAP for Residential Group Home
Report to: Shift Supervisor/Assistant Manager
Location: Queens, NY
Job Classification: Full time
FLSA: Non-exempt
Salary: $18.00 - $19 per hour
Brief Job Description:
DBIS is a not-for-profit agency located in the Bronx and Yonkers serving individuals with developmental disabilities. The Direct Support Professional is responsible for the implementation of Individual Service Plans, overall familiarity with individual needs, and active advocacy for all individuals in the Residence. Direct Support Professionals are expected to support each individual to establish functional independence in specific skill areas, implement individual's Residential Service Plan goals, objectives, and document their progress. Assist individuals with Activities of Daily Living (ADL's).
Experience:
- 1-2 years in the Human or Health services field preferred but not required.
- Preferred prior experience working in a residential group home setting.
Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
Additional Requirements:
- Excellent verbal and written skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with people.
- Excellent analytical ability and organizational skills.
- Flexibility, poise, tact, and the ability to develop rapport with individuals of various backgrounds and positions.
- Must have a valid driver's license
Days & Hours:
- 12 hours a day, Sunday - Saturday M-F 2 pm-10 pm
- Overnights & Weekends
- Full-Time
What's there for me:
- Salary: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour
- Anthem BSBC Premium Medical Health Insurance
- Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance Benefits
- 403(B) Retirement Plan, 2% bonus match based on Agency Fiscal year ending turnover,
- Short term disability
- Term Life Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Tuition Assistance Program
- We pay sick and vacation time to eligible full-time employees after completing a 3-months introductory period.
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