Direct Support Professional

Block Institute provides quality residential care in family-like settings to individuals with a wide range of developmental disabilities. Our goal is to provide unique and individualized services that assist each person in achieving greater independence and integration within the community. Residential opportunities are available within Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF), Community Residences (CR), Individualized Residential Alternatives (IRA), and Supportive Living Apartments (SLA).

Must possess current CPR, SCIP-R and AMAP (medication administration) certifications .

Must have a valid driver’s license.

Interact appropriately and follow all regulatory items concerning the Individuals we serve.

Correctly follow goal/outcome methodologies as written; in order to teach daily living skills to the Individuals we serve.

Must attend to all necessary daily needs of the Individuals we serve, including, but not limited to: personal hygiene, medical concerns, socialization needs, cognitive skills training, some limited financial transactions, etc.

Must attend staff meetings weekly.

Must work to keep the living environment of the Individuals we serve clean and home-like.

Must attend meeting and appointments related to the Individuals we serve and give/receive accurate information and pass this information on to all necessary parties.

Evening and weekend shifts available; Family benefits for full time Direct Support Professional staff;

EEO/AAE/M/F/D/V

Company Description

Block Institute is committed to providing the highest quality education and care to individuals in its programs. Our ability to do so depends on hiring the finest people, those who share our passion for improving the quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Block Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that Block Institute treats all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion or religious affiliation, national origin, sex, age, disability, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our Mission:

Block Institute is dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals and families of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Our Vision:

Leader in Change: We will become the agency others look to when they want to see the future of this field.
Financial Stability: In order to provide desired services, we must remain in business by being exceptional financial stewards.
Growth: We will look to build upon what we have, to serve more and to serve better.
Our Values:

Our Core Value, from which all others flow, is: The needs and desires of the individuals we serve come first.

Community: We are not a special segment of our community, we are our community.
Respect: We listen, encourage, acknowledge and appreciate those we serve, and those who serve. We need to ensure competency and empowerment.
Accountability: If it is to be, itÃÃÃ&

Work location: Brooklyn, NY