DSP P/T Midtown South Bilingual Cantonese

$33,280 - $37,440/Yr

Cares

Part-time - Entry Level

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 adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities and mental health conditions, particularly from underserved multilingual communities. The position focuses on enhancing daily living skills and facilitating community integration for clients, ensuring they receive the necessary assistance to achieve their personal goals.

Responsibilities

• Work with children and their families to provide resources and support.
• Strengthen daily living skills for clients.
• Teach clients how to accomplish daily living tasks.
• Improve socialization among peers.
• Help clients acclimate to community activities such as traveling and interacting with store staff.
• Assist individuals in meeting their valued outcomes as outlined in their service plan.
• Communicate effectively with families and supervisors.
• Problem solve and communicate with supervisors regarding concerns.
• Complete and submit documentation detailing activities engaged with individuals in a timely manner.
• Complete 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

• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or mental health challenges.