Description Mercy Home for Children provides comprehensive care to individuals with developmental disabilities and we are hiring for a DSP position in the Brooklyn location. Ability to read, write and properly record for behavior and goal programs accurately as outlined in the consumer plans. High School Diploma or a GED. Valid & Unrestricted N.Y.S. Driver’s License. Acquire and maintain all appropriate certifications necessary for the position through internal training such as SCIP-R, AMAP, First Aid and CPR. Must be creative, enthusiastic, highly motivated and have a positive attitude. Requirements • Support consumers through teaching them to be the most independent in their self-help-skills, to include bathing, dressing, cooking, eating, housekeeping, laundry, and toileting. Assisting the consumer to strengthen and develop communication and socialization skills. • To be fully aware of the goals/outcomes of each person you are working with, and consistently and conscientiously work to achieve individualized valued outcomes. • To record daily on required consumer goals, baselines, logs (including medical charts) and other reports as instructed (incident reports, as necessary). • To assist and develop fine motor coordination and gross motor skills through various activities and exercises. • Ensure the safety and welfare of consumers at all times, at home and in the community. • Encourage various modes of communication that support the development of meaningful relationships including the modeling of appropriate behavior to persons served and community involvement and inclusion. • Implement daily schedules, including all routines and life skills activities as directed by a supervisor or written in the plan. • Ability to encourage self-advocacy or to advocate as needed for the consumers. • Ensure client health and safety, while assisting residents to achieve increased independence. • Perform job-related tasks as assigned, to include attendance and participation at meetings and training as necessary. • Other duties as assigned. *Please be advised that this is a 1:1 DSP position where you will be specifically paired with one individual of this program*