DSP P/T Hudson Heights Bilingual Cantonese

$33,280 - $37,440/Yr

Cares - New York, NY

Part-time - Entry Level

New York, NY

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) role at CARES involves providing essential support and resources to children and families dealing with intellectual/developmental disabilities and mental health conditions. The position focuses on enhancing daily living skills and facilitating community integration for individuals in need, particularly from underserved multilingual communities. The DSP will work in either the OPWDD program or the HCBS program, delivering services in clients' homes or community settings.

Responsibilities

• Work with children and families to provide resources and support.
• Strengthen daily living skills for individuals with developmental disabilities or mental health challenges.
• Teach individuals how to accomplish daily living tasks and improve socialization skills.
• Assist individuals in acclimating to community activities such as traveling and interacting with store staff.
• Communicate effectively with families and supervisors regarding client progress and concerns.
• Complete and submit documentation of activities engaged with individuals in a timely manner.
• Participate in mandatory trainings.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Prefer prior experience providing direct services to individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities or pursuing a degree in education, social work, nursing, or psychology.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently and complete assignments within given parameters.
• Must be at least 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the US.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual in Cantonese and English.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities.

Benefits

• Part-time position with flexible hours.
• Competitive hourly wage of $16-$18.