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:

• 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

• High School diploma is required.
• A Driver's License is required to meet all insurance requirements.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED / LANGUAGE PREFERENCE

• 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
Howard@bondhealthstaffing.com