Direct Support Professional Shift 7:00 Am - 3:00 Pm

Rising Ground

Founded as an orphanage in 1831, Rising Ground has been at the forefront of evolving community needs. Driven by the belief that each of us can thrive when life has hope and opportunity, Rising Ground provides caring support and proven paths to positive change, helping children, adults, and families rise above adversity, and each year, Rising Ground is a positive force in the lives of more than 25,000 individuals. We do this through 50 programs in 70 locations throughout New York City and Westchester. Our strong belief and commitment to diversity shows not just through our work with supported persons but is integral to the building of a strong staff that reflects the communities we serve. Rising Ground is headquartered in downtown Brooklyn.

Benefits

At Rising Ground, we encourage everyone to live a healthier life. When you enroll in health care benefits — medical, dental, and vision care, you and your family can take advantage of each plan’s preventive services, which will help everyone to stay well. Another way to remain healthy is to eat right and keep active. Ultimately, we all benefit when we make the right choices, whether through diet and exercise or health care services. You can also take advantage of other important benefits, including life and accident, disability benefits, the retirement savings plan, and the employee assistance program.

Position Details

The ideal candidate will be dedicated to enriching the lives of people with intellectual/developmental/mental health disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Valid Driver's License, NY State Required.
• Accompany individuals to scheduled medical appointments.
• Communication skills (verbally and written) with all levels of personnel, internal and external with Rising Ground.
• Planning and implementing activities that help foster independence and promote community involvement.
• Support the needs and goals of each resident by taking them to medical appointments, to visit family and friends, to preferred leisure/recreational activities, and encouraging them to socialize with peers.
• Attended to the needs of each resident, including assisting them with grooming, bathing, hygiene, toileting to include incontinence, feeding and communicating other individual needs they may have.
• 6+ months of working or life experience supporting people with intellectual/developmental/mental health disabilities is a plus, but not required.
• High School Diploma or GED; some college is a plus.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Pay Rate

$17.00 with HS/GED

$17.73 with Bachelor’s Degree