Direct Support Professional

Company: Bond Health Staffing
Location: Bronx
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

DSP's needed in the Bronx!



POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Direct Support Professional works with children and adolescents in a residential treatment setting and is responsible for ensuring that those portions of the treatment plan which deal with day to day and independent living skills are implemented. Acting as a positive role model and providing therapeutic parenting, the Direct Support Professional is charged with the fundamental responsibility of the client's health and safety.



KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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• Responsible for day-to-day care of the client in the program including helping consumers to maintain their personal hygiene, social guidance, use of leisure time, and food planning and preparation.
  
• Develop, supervise and run activity sessions.
  
• Accompany clients on trips and outings and supervise activities.
  
• May be called upon to work one on one with a client who is displaying significant stress or assist with management issues as they relate to clients.
  
• If required, perform therapeutic hold should a client be out of control. All employees are required to attend appropriate training prior to performing such a therapeutic hold.
  
• Drive the clients to medical, social or other necessary appointments.
  
• Shares their experience and observation of the clients under care with the treatment team and immediately brings to the attention of the supervisor any unusual issues.
  
• May be required to cook/prepare meals for residents within their cottage or division.
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  EDUCATIONAL / TRAINING REQUIRED
  
  
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  • High School diploma is required.
    
  • A Driver's License is required to meet all insurance requirements.
    
    EXPERIENCE REQUIRED / LANGUAGE PREFERENCE
    
    
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    • Some work experience with a similar population in a residential setting.
      
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office
      
      
      
      For more information and to apply, please contact :
      
      Howard Newman
      
      Account Manager, Bond Health Staffing
      
      5824 12th Avenue
      
      Brooklyn, NY, 11219
      
      Office: 1-718-302-0040 ext. 204
      
      Fax: 1-718-302-0070
      
      

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