Direct Support professional/Driver

Job Title: Direct Support Professional/Driver (DSP/Driver)
Reports to: Team Leader
Location: Bronx, NY

Job Classification: (Full-time)

FLSA: Non-exempt

Salary Range: $18.00 - 19.00 per hour

Brief Job Description:

DBIS is a not-for-profit agency located in the Bronx and Yonkers, serving individuals with developmental disabilities. The DSP is responsible for implementing Individual Service Plans, overall familiarity with individual needs, and active advocacy for all program participants. DSP is expected to support each individual in establishing functional independence in specific skill areas, implementing their Service Plan goals and objectives, and documenting their progress. In addition, assist individuals with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).

The DSP provides:

• Supports based on the individual's needs, preferences, and choices.
• Perform a wide variety of tasks and activities based on the valued outcomes of each person.
• Encourage, guide and offer training to develop daily living skills, ensuring personal needs are met.
• Promoting active engagement in community life and ensuring health and safety.
• Create a positive and enriching program environment for all persons supported.
• Expected to know, understand and live the Code of Ethics.
• Work under the supervision of a Supervisor/BIS.
• Provide an array of supports to individuals with Developmental Disabilities (ID/DD), dual diagnoses, and individuals on the autism spectrum.
• Motivate individuals to develop their vocational, nutritional, social, and personal skills to achieve the highest possible level of independence.
• Offer in positive settings that are the least restrictive possible.

Experience:

• Six months - 1 year in the Human or Health services field preferred but not required.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Additional Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people.
• Exceptional analytical ability and organizational skills.
• Flexibility, poise, tact, and the ability to develop rapport with individuals of various backgrounds and positions.
• Drivers License. DSP/Driver receives $19/hr

Days & Hours & Shifts:

• Monday - Friday - 40 hrs
• Shifts: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm and 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

What's there for Me:

• Empire 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.