Direct Support Professional - Crown Heights

Direct Support Professional – Community Connections

Job Path supports autistic people and people with developmental disabilities as they make choices about their lives and play valued roles in their communities.

• Provide individualized support to connect people to their communities and help them become contributing community members.
• Work with families and community members to develop connections with community organizations.
• Assist with volunteer jobs, classes, social events and other community activities.
• Help individuals meet personal and professional goals.
• Build self‑esteem by doing things together rather than doing for them.
• Provide opportunities for new experiences, especially indoor activities.
• Encourage individuals to make choices and decisions in all areas of their lives and help them learn how to decide.
• Support people in social situations to become comfortable and confident through appropriate interactions and by building positive relationships.

• Ensure clear, concise and honest communication with supervisor.
• Offer support, respect and feedback to other team members.
• Attend staff meetings and contribute professionally.
• Share and contribute ideas, knowledge and questions.

• Be aware of and competent in dealing with medical needs such as seizures, health concerns, allergies, etc.
• Provide physical support and assistance with ADLs in a dignifying and respectful manner.

• Complete case notes, monthly summary notes, and timesheets by assigned deadlines.
• Follow up with required documentation as detailed by supervisor.

• High school diploma or GED, written and spoken English.
• One year of prior experience working with people with disabilities (residential experience with ADL support a plus).
• Enjoy active, people‑oriented work and are sensitive to needs and preferences of people with disabilities (includes applicants who are autistic or have disabilities).
• Basic computer skills; ability to respond to e‑mails, submit electronic timesheets, and complete casenotes through an electronic health record system.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Monday to Friday, 1 pm to 6 pm.

Crown Heights, Brooklyn.

$19.44 per hour.

Work/Life Assistance Program (EAP), pre‑tax commuter and medical FSA plans, 403(b) 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. Benefit eligibility may shift based on hours worked.

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.