OC Direct Support Professional I (JH5329OC) - Part-time

pstrongLocation/strong/p p46 West 74th St, New York, NY 10023/p pstrongSchedule/strong/p pOn-Call/Per Diem/p pstrongEssential Job Functions/strong/p pICL operates residential programs for adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD). Nine facilities, located in Brooklyn, the Bronx and Manhattan provide varying levels and types of support. ICL residences are in buildings with 4 to 14 occupants and have 24/7 on site services. These programs promote the growth and independence of the individuals who live in the residence.  Staff help to assess their strengths and provide services based on the skill level, needs and preferences of each individual and help individuals lead richer lives./p pstrongemYou would be Responsible for:/em/strong/p ul lispan /spanUnder supervision, provide supports and services which involve advocating for, encouraging, guiding and teaching individuals in expressing personal choice, ensuring community integration, assisting individuals with personal hygiene care, toileting, lifts and transfers, dining, dressing, and meal preparation./li lispan /spanYou would help individuals to participate in games and recreational programs; coach and encourage individuals to develop daily living skills; and provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment./li lispan /spanYou would work with other staff to carry out and record care plans and, in accordance with special instructions, you may administer medication. These positions are physically demanding./li lispan /spanYou would need to be prepared to act to ensure the health and safety of individuals in emergency situations./li lispan /spanIn some of the residences, you must be able to stand, bend, stretch, and lift bedridden and/or incapacitated individuals./li /ul pTo learn more about what direct support professionals do on the job every day, go to spana href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnK4z3KAqtE" target="_blank" rel="noopener"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnK4z3KAqtE/a/span./p pstrongemspanEducation:/span/em/strongstrongspan /span/strongHigh school diploma or a high school equivalency diploma (such as a GED) or possess a Direct Support Professional (DSP) Certificate from an accredited public or private organization./p p /p