Job Description

Salary: $20.30 per hour

Shift: Tuesday to Friday: 3pm-11pm, Saturday: 9am-5pm

Location: Yonkers/Riverdale

The ideal candidate has experience providing services to people with Autism and is comfortable dealing with difficult behaviors . If you are an experienced Direct Support Professional (DSP) looking for career advancement, this may be the position for you!

Responsibilities of a Behavior Support Professional include the following:

• Complete all daily responsibilities of a direct support professional. 
• Compile behavioral data as requested by the Behavior Support Department. 
• Assist in psychiatric appointments. Communicate with Residential and Day Habilitation staff regarding behavioral challenges. 
• Supervise the implementation of behavioral support plans and assist as needed. 
• Generate observational reports and monthly progress reports for everyone. 
• Assist with clinical presentations for the Human Rights Committee (HRC), Life Plan/Staff Action Plan review meetings, Residential and Day Habilitation Staff meetings and Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings.
• Maintain clinical paperwork as regulated by New York State OPWDD regulations. 

This is a great position to grow in - we provide free portable training and certifications.

Requirements:

• Valid Driver's License and High School Diploma/GED.
• Must be able to attend orientation before starting official shift. This paid training is located at our main office in the Bronx.
• Comfortable driving a 15-passenger van - you will be road tested prior to starting.
• Must attend additional trainings within 6 months of hired (CPR, SCIP, AMAP).
• Comfortable with daily use of technology (computer, email, phone, typing etc).
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Experience supporting people with intellectual disabilities/autism.
• Great opportunity for college students majoring in Human Services and Psychology.
• Experience in applied behavior analysis (ABA) preferred but will train.

Benefits:

• 17 days of PTO in your first year
• 4 Personal Days
• 10 Agency Paid Holidays
• Low Cost Medical Insurance, Dental, Vision Coverage, & Life Insurance
• 403 B Retirement Plans (2% match)
• Professional Development
• Employee Discount Programs

Special Citizens Futures Unlimited, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) 

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