Direct Support Professional - JCC Association : Job Details

Principal Responsibilities:We are a seeking a Full and Part Time DSP. The Direct Support Professional is responsible for overseeing participants enrolled in our Life Skills Training Center programs, working with and training them to learn and develop life skills.Ensures safety of program participants while at program site, agency location, and community volunteer jobs. Reports incidents to Director of LSTCTrains program participants to perform volunteer tasks and community integration skills to the best of their abilities within the JCC and community volunteer activitiesActs as liaison between the volunteer site staff and program participantsPrompts participants to interact appropriately with peers and with all persons at primary site and all other agencies, community volunteer sites, and all other hub sitesFacilitates social and recreational activities for participants on a daily basisManages required documentation, including attendance, goal sheets, ABC forms, and daily logsAppropriately completes all required documentation training and all mandatory training and personally ensures that their attendance is scheduled per deadlinesAccompanying certifications (CPR; SCIP; First Aid) are to be sustained and scheduled as per required timeframesMinimum Qualifications:A minimum of one year of experience supporting people with developmental disabilities is requiredHigh School Diploma or GEDKnowledge of state funding streams, including OPWDD, Medicaid, ISS, SSI, and OMH ServicesCommunication skills, including strong interpersonal skills, and ability to speak, read, and write effectivelyAbility to maintain HIPAA confidentiality and exercise discretion when discussing clientsDemonstrate detail orientationExhibit patience, initiative, enthusiasm, adaptability, and resourcefulnessAble to effectively develop and document behavior management protocolsProficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Internet, and/or database managementValid clean NYS Driver's License. Able to safely operate a 10-passenger vanFirst Aid/CPR/SCIP-R Training preferredSalary:$35,000 - $45,000 Agency Information: Sid Jacobson JCC, the only full-service JCC on Long Island's North Shore, provides a full range of cutting-edge recreational, health, fitness, educational, cultural arts, and social services programs to East Hills and the surrounding community. Our programs are as diverse as our community. Swim. Spin. Shoot hoops. Hear inspiring speakers. Give back. Learn and grow. Step into the spotlight. Enjoy family. Prepare for college. Get support. Play games. Make lifelong friends. Fuel the mind, body, and spirit. Feel the connection. Within and beyond our walls, wherever you are from, whoever you love, however you identify, whatever makes you who you are, you are welcome here. For more information, visit us at www.sjjcc.org!