Direct Support Professional Position Available In Queens, New York

Direct Support Professional Queens Centers For Progress Queens, NY Queens Centers for Progress, a human services agency, providing person-centered services for children and adults who have intellectual and developmental disabilities is seeking Direct Support Professionals for our Residential programs.

Residential Duties:

The Direct Support Professional provides comprehensive care to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a day program or in their homes. Works on ADL goals, arts and crafts projects, zoom activities and assists with personal hygiene needs, performs various housekeeping tasks and train and assist individuals in the use of community resources, i.e., parks, library and other recreational facilities. Teach our guys independent living skills and have fun while teaching them. Various shifts available for the residential program: Evenings (3:00 pm to 11:00 pm) & (4:00 pm -12:00 am) Early mornings (6:00 am-10:00 am) Weekends shifts (8:00 am – 4:00 pm) & (4:00 pm-12:00 am).

Day Program hours:

Mon to Fri, 8:30 am -3:30 pm

Salary:

$19.00 to $23.50 (based on experience).

REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma/GED is required. A valid New York State driver’s license for 3 years is required. Prior work experience in a human service field working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred. The ability to write daily entries or notes about the client’s services is required. Great position to break into the field of human services.

QCP Benefits:

• $500 Sign-on Bonus
• Medical/Dental
• Prescription (mail order available)
• Vision Plan
• 18 Paid Vacation Days
• 12 Sick/Personal Days
• 3 Floating Holidays
• 12 Paid Holidays
• $500 Emp. Referral Bonus . Tuition Reimbursement for BA or MA Degrees
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Virtual Telehealth
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension & Tax Deferred Annuity Queens Centers for Progress is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Work Remotely –

No Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$19.00 – $23.50 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Evening shift Monday to Friday Night shift Overnight shift Weekends as needed

Work Location:

On the road