PT Direct Support Professional: Weekend (8am-3pm), Evening

Mercy Home for Children is hiring a part-time Direct Support Professional in Canarsie and Flatlands, Brooklyn, with weekend day shifts and weekday evening shifts available for compassionate caregivers ready to make a daily difference.

About the Role

As a Direct Support Professional with Mercy Home for Children in Brooklyn, you will provide hands-on assistance to the individuals we serve, helping them work toward personal milestones and live with dignity. This role calls for someone dependable, warm, and energetic who thrives in a person-centered care environment across our Canarsie and Flatlands locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the people we serve in pursuing the behavioral and developmental objectives detailed in their individual consumer plans.
• Document daily progress, observations, and program data clearly, accurately, and on time.
• Follow each consumer's plan precisely while encouraging growth, independence, and well-being.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and engaging atmosphere during weekend and evening shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Solid reading and writing skills, with the ability to record program information correctly.
• A valid, unrestricted New York State Driver's License.
• Willingness to earn and keep required certifications offered through our internal training, including SCIP-R, AMAP, First Aid, and CPR.
• A creative, motivated, and enthusiastic approach to caregiving.

About Mercy Home for Children

Mercy Home for Children is a Brooklyn-based organization committed to supporting individuals with developmental needs. Through our programs in Canarsie and Flatlands, our team helps each person we serve live as fully and independently as possible within a caring community.

How to Apply

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