POSITION: Direct Support Professional- F/T
PROGRAM/ Residential Services / OMRDD
  The Christopher School
LOCATION: East 229th StreetBronx, New York  

BASIC FUNCTION:

Provide services for children who reside in this new program (residential school serving children ages 14-21)  in accordance with the individual treatment plan.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist consumers in developing social and life management skills in accordance with individual’s abilities and the individual treatment plan.
  • Promote independence in all areas of daily living in accordance with individual’s abilities.
  • Ensure that consumers are actively engaged in meaningful activities.
  • Transport consumers in a safe manner; follows all NYS laws and agency procedures; maintains a valid NYS Driver’s License.
  • Administer medication in accordance with the individual medication regimen and documents in a timely manner.
  • Complete all trainings in accordance with OMRDD regulations and agency procedures, including SCIP-R, AMAP, etc. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A mimimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Clean and valid NYS Driver’s License.
  • Experience working with people with developmental disabilities preferred.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Please send Cover Letter and resume to: Liisa Shimabukuro, Recruiter:

Fax: 516.676.0351

lshimabukuro@sco.org