Residential Direct Support Professional

Residential Direct Support Professional

DEPARTMENT: Residence REPORTS TO: Residential Manager, Assistant Manager Location: positions available in Queens, The Bronx, Manhattan and Staten Island

Position Summary

Working one-on-one with each individual, the Residential Direct Support Professional will assess his/her/they needs and tend to them accordingly to foster a positive, encouraging environment.

Essential Job Functions

Be supportive, positive and encouraging in meeting the needs of those with developmental disabilities as you assist them in working on gaining further independence. Encourage and foster individuals' preferred hobbies, interests and self-determined choices. Assist with and work to strengthen the individuals' daily living needs, including but not limited to: nutrition, hygiene, exercise, communication, and socialization skills Help individuals to bathe, groom and dress, eat and drink if necessary, always working to improve self-reliance and independence. Work with the Individual being served to create goals, track progress and report findings to superiors. Encourage the Individuals involvement in the local community and encourage community inclusion based on their interests and preferences. Develop meaningful relationships and connections with clients to make them feel cared for and included in the community. Follow all health and safety protocols as designated. Assist the Individuals in maintaining a sanitary and tidy home. Attend continuing education courses and training as the role requires. Be a compassionate, patient, and encouraging support professional at all times

Qualifications

Minimum high school diploma or GED equivalent Comfortable working independently and can consistently make good judgments that benefit the client. Flexible, with a keen ability to handle stress well. Friendly disposition with a positive 'can-do' attitude Computer literate and technologically well informed. Experience tracking and recording information, preferred. Enjoy working with people who have developmental disabilities to improve their quality of life. Strong interpersonal skills and passionate about helping those in need. Ability to move and stand for prolonged periods and frequently perform physically demanding tasks Employment is contingent upon passing background checks (OPWDD, The Justice Center, etc.) and successful completion of AABR's Orientation Training program. Current certification in SCIP, CPR/First Aid and AMAP for Full Time Position. Current certification in SCIP, CPR & First Aid for a Part Time Position.

Salary: $17.25/hour

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, a successful candidate must be able to perform satisfactorily each essential duty. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified candidates with disabilities to perform these duties. DEI Imperative AABR, Inc. is an EEO employer who seeks to recruit candidates for employment that represent our diverse community in race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and ability. Inclusive and equitable in our recruitment and retention practices, we are dedicated to uplifting diverse opinions and backgrounds in order to grow and evolve as a welcoming workplace for all.

To Apply: Must attend hiring event on November 18, 2025, where interviews will be held and Conditional offers will be extended on the spot during the event. The event is from 10am to 2pm.

Address: 112-33 199th Street, St. Albans, NY11412 Please email resume and cover letter to [email protected] to preregister to the event.