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    Direct Support Professional - New York, United States - Brooklyn Community Services

    Brooklyn Community Services
    Brooklyn Community Services New York, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Position: Community Prevocational Trainer (DSP)

    Work Location: 691 Fulton Street, 2nd Fl. Brooklyn, New York 11217

    Hours: Full Time 35 hours per week; Monday - Friday from 8:30-4:30

    Salary Range: $16.50/hour - $18.00/hour

    Position Summary: The responsibility of a Pre-Vocational trainer is to foster and engage individuals through a person centered approach. To empower independence through proactive training and practical experiences while involved in integrated activities and volunteerism in the community. The Community Pre-Vocational trainer will be responsible for scheduling individualized community based volunteer and job skill experiences, with goals derived from the person centered plan.

    Responsibilities:

    • Responsible for supervising a group of individuals as they participate in volunteer opportunities off site.
    • Ensure the group's weekly activity sheet is adhered to, and that individuals exhibit appropriate social behavior during participation in the community.
    • Incorporate life skills, job skills, and travel skills during group and volunteer activities, while facilitating community integration and inclusion.
    • Engage in person centered planning with the individual, create an environment to foster. personal empowerment, attend to the individuals' personal care as needed,
    • Responsible for the completion of daily checklists, monthly summary notes, and semi-annual and annual habilitation plans.
    • Maintain contact with families as necessary
    • Encourage and motivate individuals' to attend program on a daily basis (Monday-Friday (8:30a.m.- 2:30p.m.)
    • Act as a role model to individuals' by displaying appropriate work behavior.
    • Other tasks as assigned

    Qualifications Required:

    • High School diploma or equivalent required; Associates or bachelors preferred in Human services, psychology or Sociology
    • Previous experience or knowledge in the I/DD field is a plus
    • Work or life experience with intellectual/developmental disabilities is a plus
    • Must have excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills including ability to problem-solve
    • Must respond well to supervision and be a team player
    • Must be computer literate
    • Excellent judgment and sensitivity to the needs of the individual
    • Willing to take initiative
    • Bi-Lingual Spanish preferred
    • Must pass OPWDD fingerprinting and background check

    BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities

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