Direct Support Professional - Community Pre-Voc

Position: Community Prevocational Trainer (DSP) Program/Department: Community Base Pre-Vocational/ Community Supports for Individuals with Intellectual Disability Work Location: 691 Fulton Street, 2nd Fl. Brooklyn, New York 11217 Hours: Full Time 35 hours per week; Monday - Friday from 8:30-4:30 Salary Range: $17.00/hour - $18.00/hour Position 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 * Act as a role model to individuals by displaying appropriate work behavior. * Other tasks as assigned Qualifications Required: * High School diploma or equivalent required; Associates 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 check BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities

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