Direct Support Professional Sat​/Sun

# Direct Support Professional Sat/Sun 7:30am-3:30pmBronx, NY 10464## Overview Salary Range $17.25 - $17.25 Hourly Education Level High School## Description
** Position Summary
** Working one-on-one with each individual, the Residential Direct Support Professional will assess his/her/they needs and tend to them accordingly to foster a positive, encouraging environment.
*** Essential Job Functions
**** Be supportive, positive and encouraging in meeting the needs of those with developmental disabilities as you assist them in working on gaining further independence.
* Encourage and foster individuals’ preferred hobbies, interests and self-determined choices.
* Assist with and work to strengthen the individuals’ daily living needs, including but not limited to: nutrition, hygiene, exercise, communication, and socialization skills
* Help individuals to bathe, groom and dress, eat and drink if necessary, always working to improve self-reliance and independence.
* Work with the Individual being served to create goals, track progress and report findings to superiors.
* Encourage the Individuals involvement in the local community and encourage community inclusion based on their interests and preferences.
* Develop meaningful relationships and connections with clients to make them feel cared for and included in the community.
* Follow all health and safety protocols as designated.
* Assist the Individuals in maintaining a sanitary and tidy home.
* Attend continuing education courses and training as the role requires.
* Be a compassionate, patient, and encouraging support professional at all times## Qualifications
*** Qualifications
* *** Minimum high school diploma or GED equivalent
* Comfortable working independently and can consistently make good judgments that benefit the client.
* Flexible, with a keen ability to handle stress well.
* Friendly disposition with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude
* Computer literate and technologically well informed.
* Experience tracking and recording information, preferred.
* Enjoy working with people who have developmental disabilities to improve their quality of life.
* Strong interpersonal skills and passionate about helping those in need.
* Ability to move and stand for prolonged periods and frequently perform physically demanding tasks
* Employment is contingent upon passing background checks (OPWDD, The Justice Center,etc.) and successful completion of AA ’s Orientation Training program.
* Current certification in SCIP, CPR/First Aid and AMAP for Full Time Position.
* Current certification in SCIP, CPR & First Aid for a Part Time Position.