Direct Support Professional - Weekends

Community Connections Program Direct Support ProfessionalDo you value working for an organization that is truly driven by its mission? Are you excited at the prospect of being able to be a positive presence in a person's life? Does exploring different corners of New York City to find interesting things to do and forming meaningful relationships sound like a dream job? Are you looking for flexible work that can fit into your schedule? If your answer is yes to the above, then you are in the right place! Job Path supports autistic people and people with developmental disabilities as they make choices about their lives and play valued roles in their communities. We are seeking energetic, responsible, and creative people to provide one-on-one support in various community settings in Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan and the Bronx.The mission of the Community Connections program at Job Path is to ensure that people with developmental disabilities are visible in society and are recognized as equal citizens. We work one-on-one with people using a true person centered approach in order to foster relationships between people and their communities. Direct Support Professionals who work in the Community Connections program are part of a team that works with people with a multitude of interests and with varying support needs.Schedule:Saturdays and/or Sundays, 5-6 hour shifts. Day time and evening. Additional hours during the week may also be available.Responsibilities Include:Providing individualized supports to connect people to their communities and help them to become contributing community membersWorking with family and community members, develop connections to community organizationsEmpowering individuals to participate in volunteer jobs, classes, social events and other community activitiesSupporting people in their homes to develop independent living skillsHelping individuals meet their personal and professional goalsBuilding self-esteem by doing things together, rather than doing forProviding opportunities for new experiencesEncouraging individuals to make choices and decisions in all areas of their lives, and providing the opportunities to learn how to make decisionsSupporting people in social situations to learn to feel comfortable and confident with others through appropriate interactions and build positive relationshipsPutting aside personal beliefs to ensure that the person you are supporting has the opportunity to have the life they want for themselvesWorking in a Team:Ensuring communication with supervisor is clear, concise and honestOffering support, respect, and feedback to other team membersAttending staff meetings and contributing professionallySharing and contributing ideas, knowledge, questionsHealth & Safety:Being aware of and competent in dealing with medical needs eg. seizures, health concerns, allergies etc.Providing physical supports, such as pushing a wheelchair or helping a person to eat, in a dignified and respectful mannerDocumentation/Communication:Completing case notes, monthly summary notes, and timesheets by assigned deadlinesFollowing up with required documentation as detailed by your supervisorAttending and completing required trainingsIn order to succeed in this position, applicants must be dynamic and flexible in order to go with the flow of people's ever changing lives. Some of the people we support use wheelchairs or require other physical supports. In order to ensure that all people in the Community Connections program have an equal opportunity to have a full life, applicants must be open to providing physical supports if necessary.Qualifications:High school diploma or GED. Prior experience is a plus, but not essential. We are seeking candidates who enjoy active, "people-oriented" work and are sensitive to the needs and preferences of people with disabilities. This position would be one-to-one through the Community Connections department.Rate of Pay:$19.44 per hourBenefits:Work/Life Assistance Program (EAP), ability to contribute to pre-tax commuter and medical FSA plans, 403b pension with employer match after two years of employment Health, dental, and enhanced short term disability insurance available to employees who average 28 hours of work per week after a six month measurement period.To Apply:Job Path seriously reviews all application materials. Please submit your resume and thoughtful questionnaire responses via our jobs board: Or, send via fax to View phone number on click.appcast.io or mail to: Job Path Attn: Hiring Manager 256 West 38th Street 2nd Floor New York, NY 10018 *Please note: Only applicants we feel meet requirements of the position will be contacted for an interview. No calls please. Job Path is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on races, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, employment, or citizenship status.