Talent.com
New York Foundling
DSP - Wood StreetNew York Foundling • Spring Valley, NY, United States
DSP - Wood Street

DSP - Wood Street

New York Foundling • Spring Valley, NY, United States
30+ days ago
Salary
$19.00 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Title

The New York Foundling

Job Description

At The New York Foundling, we trust in the power and potential of people, and we deliberately invest in proven practices. From bold beginnings in 1869, our New York-based nonprofit has supported hundreds of thousands of our neighbors on their own paths to stability, strength, and independence. We help children and families navigate through and beyond foster care. We help families struggling with conflict and poverty grow strong. We help individuals with developmental disabilities live their best lives, and we help our neighbors access quality health and mental health servicescore to building lifelong resilience and wellbeing. Together, our interrelated programs provide a whole-person, whole-family, and whole-life approach that unlocks solutions for a lifetime.

The New York Foundling has served people with developmental disabilities since 1974, beginning with children and gradually expanding services to all ages, including the growing population of elders with developmental disabilities. The Developmental Division strives to empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live as they choose, actively engaged in the community, pursuing their goals and interests through a choice of supported residential options, health services, meaningful activities, and employment opportunities.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure appropriate supervision, health and safety of individuals; Implement Individual Plan of Protective Oversight.
  • Advocate for individuals in the community (medical appointments, church, recreation activities etc.).
  • Ensure individual's plan of care is implemented.
  • Ensure that individual medication is administered as prescribed.
  • Assist in daily living skills (e.g. personal hygiene, food preparation, house keeping, laundry, shopping) - Maintain facility in compliance with the OPWDD and COA standards.
  • Facilitate individual's learning and skill training in fire safety.
  • Implementation and documentation of individual's goals.
  • Complete daily progress notes and other individual logs.
  • Maintain updated certifications in CPR/first aid, SCIP, and AMAP.
  • Provide atmosphere conducive to positive behavior.
  • Observe, report regressive and unusual behavior and work cooperatively with clinical staff.
  • Planning and preparing balanced meals.
  • Cleaning and maintaining of the residential unit
  • Assist individuals with the purchase of groceries, clothing, hygiene supplies and other items needed. - Attends appropriate workshops, trainings, and meetings.
  • Assist in providing spiritual development.
  • Assist in providing ethical and moral values.
  • Transport and escort individuals on recreational activities, medical appointment, home visits, etc. - Assist in development of social skills.
  • Remain on shift until your relief has arrived.
  • Complete job related tasks as needed.

The New York Foundling is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse employee population, the Foundling will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • AMAP, SCIP, CPR, and First Aid Certifications preferred.
  • Valid NY/NJ/CT/PA Driver's License with 6 points or less required.
  • Experience working with adults that have developmental disabilities.
  • Demonstrated strong commitment to safety.

Education Required

High School / G.E.D.

Salary Range:

$19.00 + Education Additive ($0.15/hour Associate's Degree $.80/hour: Bachelor's or higher)

Create a job alert for this search

DSP - Wood Street • Spring Valley, NY, United States

Similar jobs

Physical Therapist

Access Physical Therapy & WellnessCortlandt Manor, NY, United States
Full-time

Join Access PT Expert Physical Therapy Team – .K–$110K, and Up to $25K in Student Loan Repayment.At Confluent Health and our family of affiliated brands, physical therapists practice in an environm... Show more

 • Promoted

District Sales Manager - Spirit

Spencer Gifts - Spirit HalloweenHarriman, NY, US
Temporary

Brand: Spirit Halloween ?The District Sales Manager is a seasonal position, which starts in July and typically ends in November.The District Sales Manager is responsible for all aspects of the stor... Show more

 • Promoted

Director of Estimating & Pre-Construction Operations

Air Stream Air Conditioning CorporationWoodbury, NY, United States
Full-time

Director Of Estimating & Pre-Construction Operations.CROSSWAYS PARK DRIVE - WOODBURY, NY 11787.Salary/year Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level 2 Year Degree Travel Percentage Negl... Show more

 • Promoted

Acme Assistant Store Director- Westchester County, NY

Albertsons CompanyMohegan Lake, NY, United States
Full-time

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!.At Albertsons Companies, we a... Show more

 • Promoted

Direct Support Professional - Mentor

The Arc Oneida-LewisNew York, NY, United States
Full-time

Direct Support Professional - Mentor.Ready for a life-changing career where every day brings new possibilities? The Arc Oneida-Lewis, a pioneer in championing individuals with disabilities, invites... Show more

 • Promoted

Direct Support Professional - Day Programs

Living ResourcesSpring Valley, NY, United States
Full-time

Are you looking for a meaningful career where you can make a real difference in people's lives? At Living Resources, we're more than just a workplacewe're a community dedicated to empowering indivi... Show more

 • Promoted

Direct Support Professional / DSP

RHA Health ServicesLodi, NJ, United States
Full-time

Direct Support Professional / DSP.If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, de... Show more

 • Promoted

ADS DSP I

Block InstituteBrooklyn, NY, United States
Full-time

Be the Reason Someone Smiles Today.Are you someone who believes that everyone deserves a life full of dignity, purpose, and connection?.As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for people with intell... Show more

 • Promoted

Direct Support Professional / Caregiver - Wood Ridge, NJ

Abound HealthWood Ridge, NJ, United States
Full-time +1

Direct Support Professional (DSP).Abound Health is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide caregiving and daily living support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disa... Show more

 • Promoted

DSP - Wood Street

New York FoundlingSpring Valley, NY, United States
Full-time

At The New York Foundling, we trust in the power and potential of people, and we deliberately invest in proven practices.From bold beginnings in 1869, our New York-based nonprofit has supported hun... Show more

 • Promoted

DSP - New York Foundling - 1644 Parker Street

PhaxisBronx, NY, United States
Full-time

Provides direct care to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.Performs personal care tasks, including assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming, feeding, and ambulation, ... Show more

 • Promoted

Site Medical Director - Spring Valley, Haverstraw, Nyack

Sun River HealthHaverstraw, NY, United States
Full-time

Sun River Health provides the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral health services to all who see it, regardless of insurance status and ability to pay, especially ... Show more

 • Promoted

Direct Support Professional DSP

Genesis RecruitingMonsey, NY, United States
Full-time

A Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides essential care and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).The DSP plays a crucial role in enhancing the quality o... Show more

 • Promoted

Paint Sales/Delivery Driver

Ace HardwareMohegan Lake, NY, United States
Full-time

Wallauer Paint, Hardware & Design has been part of the Hudson Valley for more than a century and today, our family has grown to 18 locations across Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, and Orange counti... Show more

 • Promoted

Direct Support Professional DSP

Bond Health StaffingBronx, NY, United States
Part-time

Direct Support Professional (DSP).Openings in the Bronx available Part-Time Opportunities Support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a rewarding community-based role.Po... Show more

 • Promoted

Acme- Store Director- Westchester NY County District

Albertsons CompanyMohegan Lake, NY, United States
Full-time

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!.At Albertsons Companies, we a... Show more

 • Promoted

DSP Bronx - FT/PT/PD

ProMed Staffing ResourcesBronx, NY, United States
Full-time +1

Direct Support Professional (DSP).ProMed Staffing Resources is seeking Full-Time, Part-Time, and Per Diem Direct Support Professionals for one of our key clients in Bronx, NY.This is an eight-hour ... Show more

 • Promoted

Retail Sales Associate, Woodbury Common Shopping Center - Full Time

BluemercuryWoodbury, NY, United States
Full-time

About Bluemercury With 178 locations across the country and growing, Bluemercury pioneered a client-first service model that emphasizes hyper-personalized, high-quality beauty interactions.The lea... Show more

 • Promoted

Direct Support Professional - DSP 1

YAIYonkers, NY, United States
Full-time +1

Location: Yonkers - 56 Woodycrest Ave.Schedule: Full time, Part time, weekday and/or weekend positions available - including morning, evening, and overnight schedules.Key/Essential Functions & Resp... Show more

 • Promoted

Direct Support Professional- Mt. Vernon

Cardinal McCloskey Community ServicesMount Vernon, NY, United States
Full-time

Direct Support Professional- Mt.Join a Team Where Your Work Truly Makes a Difference!.Safe Children, Stable Families, Successful Lives.At CMCS (Cardinal McCloskey Community Services), our mission i... Show more