What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSP -(Brooklyn|Fulltime|Overnight) UP TO $1,000 SIGN ON BONUS position at The New York Foundling?
The New York Foundling (the "Foundling") is one of the oldest, largest and most well-respected human services agencies in New York. Established as a home for abandoned children, the Foundling has been saving children, preserving families, and building communities since 1869. The Foundling's focus is on child welfare and the developmentally disabled and creating a community where each child, youth and adult enjoys the safe, stable and support relationships needed to reach his or her full physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual potential. We have over 1300 employees located in every borough of New York City, Westchester and Rockland Counties and in Puerto Rico.
We are currently looking for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)to support our Developmentally Disabled Division located throughout the 5 boroughs. We currently are recruiting for Full Time, Part Time and Per Diem shifts. We have 3 shifts throughout our residences, morning, evening and overnight. Below, you will see the most common schedules for those 3 shifts.
Mornings: 7am-3pm
Evenings: 3pm-11pm
Overnights: 11pm-7am
Job Responsibilities:
Staff will have daily contact with Residence Manager and individuals. Residence Manager will provide supervision and individuals will receive care and supervision. Regular contact will occur with service providers in the community, as well as, school, day program and transportation staff.
- Ensure appropriate supervision, health and safety of individuals; Implement Individual Plan of Protective Oversight.
- Advocate for individuals in the community (medical appointments, church, recreation activities etc).
- Ensure individual’s plan of care is implemented.
- Ensure that individual medication is administered as prescribed.
- Assist in daily living skills (e.g. personal hygiene, food preparation, housekeeping, laundry, shopping)
- Maintain facility in compliance with the OPWDD and COA standards.
- Facilitate individual’s learning and skill training in fire safety.
- Complete daily progress notes and other individual logs.
- Maintain updated certifications in CPR/first aid, SCIP, and AMAP.
- Provide atmosphere conducive to positive behavior.
- Observe, report regressive and unusual behavior and work cooperatively with clinical staff.
- Planning and preparing balanced meals.
- Cleaning and maintaining of the residential unit.
- Assist individuals with the purchase of groceries, clothing, hygiene supplies and other items needed.
- Transport and escort individuals on recreational activities, medical appointment, home visits, etc.
- Remain on shift until your relief has arrived.
- Complete job related tasks as needed.
Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED.
- Valid NY, NJ, CT, or PA, State Driver’s License for 6 months required with 6 points or less. Experience working with adults that have developmental disabilities.
- AMAP, SCIP, CPR, and First Aid Certifications preferred. Save Changes
- Experience working with adults that have developmental disabilities
The Foundling offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, tuition reimbursement, in-service training, flexible work schedules and competitive salaries. We invite you to join our dedicated & diverse workforce by applying on our website at www.nyfoundling.org/about/jobs/.
www.NYFoundling.org
AA/EOE
Job Type: Part-time, Full-time, Per diem (on call)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.77 - $16.57 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental Pay:
- Signing bonus
Application Question(s):
- Are you available to participate in a 2 week hybrid training?
-10 days online training/video conference
AND
-3 days in person training (can be completed on a weekend day if needed)
-Training Hours: 9:30a-4:30p
- New York Foundling requires employees to be Covid vaccinated. Are you currently vaccinated? (Yes/No)
- If you are not currently vaccinated, are you willing to obtain the Covid vaccination? (Yes/No)
- Please indicate which of the following forms you possess:
Driver's License
or
Learners Permit
- Are you available to work overnights and weekends? (Y/N)
- Please indicate location preference (1st Choice/Second Choice/Open) 1. Bedstuy/Bushwick 2. Flatbush 3. Brownsville
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- working with people with developmental disabilities: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- NYS, NJ, PA, CT Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: One location