Sr Direct Support Professional Position Available In Richmond, New York

All Staten Island programs are allotted a $4,420 commuter differential that is applicable to anyone who currently works or is hired to work on Staten Island who doesn’t live in Staten Island in addition to the base salary or hourly wage. The Staten Island Children’s Community Residence (SICCR) provides Child, Teen, and Family services to youth ages 8-14 years old who are struggling with emotional health diagnoses, mental illness, sadness, worry, and loss. Our staff works with the adolescents in our residential treatment setting, assisting them with forging healthy relationships, helping them to learn & transition back to their homes.

The Sr. Direct Support Professional (Sr DSP) works with children and adolescents in SICCR and is responsible for the supervision, care and skill building related to the youth’s individual service and treatment plans. The Sr DSP serves as a positive role model while providing therapeutic support, trauma informed care and supervision. Develop, supervise and implement therapeutic recreational activities; Accompany and supervise youth on recreational trips and activities, as well as drive, escort and supervise the youth to medical, behavioral health providers, school, socialization or other required appointments May be called upon to work one on one with a youth who is displaying significant stress or assist with management of crisis related to the safety and care of the clients; Work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary therapeutic team by implementing culturally affirming and trauma informed interventions and skill building as outlined in treatment and service planning Liaise with families, schools, healthcare providers, hospitals, criminal justice, and other community agencies in order to provide appropriate care and supervision of youth; Assist in orienting families/resources of the youth to the services provided by and in collaboration with the program Providing crisis intervention Additional duties as assigned Qualifications The Jewish Board is currently looking for talented individuals of all cultures, religions, races, and gender expressions with the following qualifications: A High School diploma or GED equivalent is required A current, valid clean Driver’s license is required for this position and throughout all DSP positions Prior experience in a residential setting, with a similar population Availability to work evenings & weekends If you join us, you’ll have these great benefits: Generous paid time off in addition to paid agency holidays and 15 sick days Affordable and high-quality medical/dental/vision plans Tuition assistance and educational loan forgiveness Free continuing education opportunities 403(b) retirement benefits and a pension Flexible spending accounts for health and transportation 24/7 Accessible Employee Assistance Program Life and disability insurance Who we are:

The Jewish Board delivers innovative, high-quality, and compassionate mental health and social services to over 45,000 New Yorkers each year. We are unique in serving everyone from infants and their families to children, teens, and adults.

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Minimum Salary:

16

Maximum Salary:

17

Salary Unit:

Yearly