Day Hab Direct Support Professional - NeuSpark PDS

Day Hab Direct Support Professional

NeuSpark PDS provides person-centered, community-based supports for individuals with developmental disabilities. Through a range of residential, day, and community services, we empower people to lead meaningful, self-directed lives with dignity and purpose. Our programs are built around each person's unique strengths, goals, and needs promoting independence, inclusion, and active participation in community life. NeuSpark PDS's supports foster choice, connection, and personal growth, while also addressing physical and medical needs with care and respect. At NeuSpark PDS, we don't just support individuals, we amplify their voices, celebrate their potential, and help spark brighter futures.

The primary role of the Day Hab Direct Support Professional (DSP) is to work alongside the people we support in order to help them to achieve their Personal Outcomes. This includes working with them to develop daily living, professional and informed decision-making skills while also supporting their health and safety.

Duties, Responsibilities, and Essential Functions:

• Provides basic training in Activities for Daily Living, including toileting, and eating skills, while ensuring a supportive and conducive learning environment.
• Ensures all aspects of the individual's developmental needs are addressed including behavior management, communication, nutritional well-being, and socialization.
• Ensures the cleanliness of the site and program areas as they are used throughout the day.
• Follows specific diet guidelines during lunch and snacks. Engage with individuals in the preparation of food, assisting with serving and cleaning up after lunch.
• Encourages positive interactions and community integration by fostering relationships with other program participants, staff, community members, and participating in community activities that promote learning and social engagement.
• Accompanies program participants to various recreational and community inclusive activities throughout the day.
• Administers and documents medication administration as per AMAP training and Doctor's orders, when specified.
• Notifies site nurse/management of any changes in medication, participant condition or health.
• Handles emergencies as they occur and notify appropriate supervisor/management and staff.
• Reports all participant injuries, incidents, concerns and events to management immediately.
• Intervenes when needed to protect program participants.
• In absence of Program Director/Manager/Assistant, uses Agency/Program protocol to notify next appropriate Administrator.
• Attends all staff meetings.
• Maintains all required certifications and licensure AMAP, SCIP-R, CPR, First Aid, NYS Driver's License, as needed.
• Transports participants to locations in the community, such as various outings, using a motor vehicle operated by a NeuSpark PDS approved driver.
• Completes documentation in an accurate and timely manner across all forms of record-keeping, such as communication logs, daily notes, and compliance-related documents.

Responsibilities of All NeuSpark PDS Employees:

• Always communicate in a respectful manner with all people including the people we support, supervisors, other valued team members, and members of the community.
• Complies fully with NeuSpark PDS's confidentiality policies by holding in strictest confidence all information pertaining to members, the people we support and their families, clients, providers, contractors, and employees.
• Meets all safety training requirements; adheres to all safety policies and reports any and all unsafe conditions; takes measures to prevent accidents and/or eliminate conditions that pose a safety or health risk.
• Meets all job requirements for participating in or delivering training.
• Adheres to NeuSpark PDS's standard of ethical behavior as outlined in the Employee Handbook and Code of Conduct as well as applicable laws and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Experience: Experience performing related job duties preferred
• Specialized Training, Licenses, Certifications: Not required, training will be provided upon hire as needed
• Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities:
• Must be at least 18 years of age due to the requirements of the position and applicable law
• Proficient computer skills preferred
• Proficient writing skills with grasp of basic grammar and spelling
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with flexibility, keeping others informed and anticipating needs is essential
• Must be efficient, well organized, and have excellent communication skills
• Valid NYS Driver's License and satisfy criteria to be a driver for the agency is preferred, but not required

Work Environment:

This role is performed in-person, some travel in an agency vehicle is required from agency drivers.

Physical Requirements:

• Employee is required to sit, walk and stand for prolonged period of time (at least 8 hours)
• Employee is required to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Employee is required to reach with hands and arms
• Employee is required to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch or stand on a stool as needed
• Employee is required to be able to lift 50 pounds at a time

Notwithstanding the above listed physical requirements of this position, NeuSpark PDS will provide reasonable accommodations to allow employees to perform the essential functions of the position, provided such reasonable accommodations do not cause undue hardship on NeuSpark PDS.

Job Availability: Full-time

Shift Available: Monday Friday, 8:00 am 4:00 pm, 40 hours per week

Day Habilitation and Programs Without Walls Location: Sunset Park, Brooklyn

The hourly rate for this job is $18.57 (non-driver) to $19.57 (driver). This range is based on what NeuSpark PDS reasonably believes it will pay an employee as for said position at the time of the posting. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors, including, but not limited to, an individual's experience, qualifications, longevity at NeuSpark PDS, geographic location, relevant skills, and other factors permitted under federal, state, and local laws.

NeuSpark PDS offers comprehensive benefits coverage, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Additional benefits include transit, parking, health and dependent care flexible spending accounts and a 403(b) plan. Generous PTO policy includes vacation, sick and personal leave time, as well as 13 paid holidays.

NeuSpark PDS is committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful environment for our employees, contractors, and the diverse individuals and families we serve. We value diversity in our workplace because teams are stronger when people bring different perspectives and experiences. NeuSpark PDS does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. All employees and contractors are responsible for maintaining a culture free from discrimination and harassment by treating others with empathy, kindness, and respect.