Careers @Evidence-Based Associates · 3 weeks ago
Direct Support Professional
New York, NY, US
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelEvidence-Based Associates is dedicated to providing support for children and adolescents in a residential treatment setting. The Direct Support Professional is responsible for implementing treatment plans and ensuring the health and safety of clients while acting as a positive role model.
Health CareNon ProfitSocial AssistanceSocial Impact
Responsibilities
Responsible for day-by-day care of the children in the program including supervision of personal hygiene, social guidance, use of leisure time, and food planning and preparation
Develop, supervise and run activity sessions
Accompany clients on trips and outings and supervise activities
May be called upon to work one on one with a client who is displaying significant stress or assist with management issues as they relate to clients
If required, perform therapeutic restraint should a child be out of control. All employees are required to attend appropriate restraint training prior to performing such a restraint
Drive the child to medical, social or other necessary appointments or assist in returning clients to the campus who are AWOL
Shares their experience and observation of the children under care with the treatment team and immediately brings to the attention of the supervisor any unusual issues
May be required to cook/prepare meals for residents within their division
Other assigned duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or Equivalency is required
Driver's License required to meet all insurance requirements
Willingness to work with children/adolescents living with the impact of trauma and experience mental health challenges
Compassion and respect for vulnerable individuals
Patience and understanding for the sometimes slow process of stabilization and recovery
Excellent youth engagement skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Attention to detail
Company
Careers @Evidence-Based Associates
EBA’s mission is to support families and strengthen communities through the high-quality implementation of evidence-based programs (EBPs).
Founded in 2004
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Keller Strother
Co-Founder
Company data provided by crunchbase