Day Hab Support Professional

Job Details

SI PACT Day Hab1424 Richmond AveStaten IslandNY10314 - Staten Island NY

Full-Time

High School Diploma or Equivalent

$18.36 - $18.36 Hourly

Up to 25%

Day

Description

The Day Hab Support Professional is responsible for implementing person-centered services for each program participant. This includes ensuring implementation of the individuals goals / valued outcomes in relation to both center-based and community inclusion addition the Day Hab Support Professional is directly responsible for the individual program participants overall safety and well-being.

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions of Position :

Under the supervision of the Group Leader the Day Hab Support Professional will :

Implement individual program participants Day Services Plan consistent with their specific goals and valued outcomes. Participate in the planning and implementation of activities both at the program center and in the community that address these goals and outcomes.

Train / teach program participants according to their individual goals and valued outcomes. Facilitate skills development socialization and active participation in conjunction with group room and community activities. Ensure that support is provided with consideration for each persons individualized needs and routines.

Facilitate inclusion of program participants in their community according to their individual needs interests and desires. Support program participants in forming and maintaining friendships with neighbors co-workers and peers. Encourage interaction between individual program participants and community members. Remain focused on facilitating the development of personal relationships for individual program participants.

Transport program participants in agency vehicles as required for community inclusion recreational purposes and to and from their home.

Participate in planning group recreational trips and outings.

Participate as requested in the Interdisciplinary Team meetings for program participants for whom direct support and services are provided.

Assist in timely collection of consumer-related information including behavioral data goal-related data community inclusion logs communication books etc. ensuring their accuracy and completeness.

Complete all written reports and documentation on a timely basis.

Ensure that program participants are clean and safe at all times. Ensure that no program participant is inappropriately left alone or unsupervised.

Participate in bussing lunchtime meals and toileting of program participants as assigned.

Accompany program participants to clinic and / or emergency room visits as assigned.

Provide crisis intervention and counseling as required.

Report all incidents including allegations of abuse and neglect and serious reportable incidents to program management immediately upon discovery.

Ensure that group room equipment and supplies are appropriately and safely stored.

Assist in ensuring overall program orderliness and cleanliness particularly in assigned group room. Report any hazards or unsafe conditions immediately to the supervisor.

Undertake any additional tasks and initiatives within the scope of the role as per the specific needs of the programs and individuals and as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant certification) or possess a Direct Support Professional (DSP) certificate from an accredited public or private organization preferred.
• One or more years experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Valid NYS drivers license preferred but not required.

Benefits

What we offer once YOU join our growing family :

At Heartshare we offer a comprehensive benefit package based on full-time / part-time status. You can expect :

Heartshare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process please reach out to

About Heartshare

Who WE ARE :

For over 150 years Heartshare has been dedicated to championing and empowering New Yorkers society has too often overlooked and

underestimated.

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Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Children Activity,Acquisition,Data Entry,Commissioning,Administration Office,Arbitration

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 18 - 18