Direct Support Professional - Community Pre-Voc
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Position: Community Prevocational Trainer (DSP)Work Location: 691 Fulton Street, 2nd Fl. Brooklyn, New York 11217Hours: Full Time 35 hours per week; Monday - Friday from 8:30-4:30Salary Range: $16.50/hour - $18.00/hourPosition Summary: The responsibility of a Pre-Vocational trainer is to foster and engage individuals through a person centered approach. To empower independence through proactive training and practical experiences while involved in integrated activities and volunteerism in the community. The Community Pre-Vocational trainer will be responsible for scheduling individualized community based volunteer and job skill experiences, with goals derived from the person centered plan.Responsibilities:* Responsible for supervising a group of individuals as they participate in volunteer opportunities off site.* Ensure the groups weekly activity sheet is adhered to, and that individuals exhibit appropriate social behavior during participation in the community.* Incorporate life skills, job skills, and travel skills during group and volunteer activities, while facilitating community integration and inclusion.* Engage in person centered planning with the individual, create an environment to foster. personal empowerment, attend to the individuals personal care as needed,* Responsible for the completion of daily checklists, monthly summary notes, and semi-annual and annual habilitation plans.* Maintain contact with families as necessary* Encourage and motivate individuals to attend program on a daily basis (Monday-Friday (8:30a.m.- 2:30p.m.)* Act as a role model to individuals by displaying appropriate work behavior.* Other tasks as assignedQualifications Required:* High School diploma or equivalent required; Associates or bachelors preferred in Human services, psychology or Sociology* Previous experience or knowledge in the I/DD field is a plus* Work or life experience with intellectual/developmental disabilities is a plus* Must have excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills including ability to problem-solve* Must respond well to supervision and be a team player* Must be computer literate* Excellent judgment and sensitivity to the needs of the individual* Willing to take initiative* Bi-Lingual Spanish preferred* Must pass OPWDD fingerprinting and background checkBCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities