Direct Support Provider/Residential Aide

With over 36 years in business, the Delta-T Group has built a reputation for referring highly qualified professionals for rewarding short and long-term independent contract opportunities.

Our client is seeking a Behavioral Health Residential Aide in Queens, NY

CLIENT'S SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
* Provide instruction to Individual to promote intellectual, emotional, and social growth. As a Behavior Health Professional you will be working with the developmentally disabled population in a group home setting.
* Ensure all activities are designed to foster growth to each individual's highest level of accomplishment.
* Ensure all care and services are delivered in a climate of normalization, caring and concern.
* Assist Individuals with medication intake.
* Assist with daily nutrition of Individual.
* Transporting Individuals to appointments (as needed).

CLIENT'S REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
* Possess strong teaching skills with emphasis on individuals who are emotionally, behaviorally, physically and/or developmentally challenged.
* Minimum of a High School Diploma/GED
* Minimum of one (1) year experience working with the IDD population.
* Experience in the principles and application of Applied Behavior Analysis (prefererd)
* Valid Driver's License
* Current TB and Physical (within one year)
* Current CPR and First Aid Certification (preferred)
* All NYS OPWDD Clearances are expected to be cleared

DTG ADVANTAGES
* Establish a relationship with one of the largest referral agencies for behavioral-health.
* Compensated weekly
* Increase or decrease your schedule at your discretion: choose opportunities that best fit your schedule.
* Ability to grow professionally.
* Access to a broad array of client opportunities. innovative referral solutions for the social-services, behavioral-health, allied-health and special-education fields, for the betterment of those needing care and support.

COMPANY MISSION
Delta-T Group's mission is to provide cost-effective, reliable referrals, and innovative staffing solutions, for the social services, behavioral health, allied health and special education fields, for the betterment of independent behavioral health professionals seeking new opportunities and those needing care and support.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Candidates replying to this role also usually have experience or interest in other roles including: Direct Support Professional, DSPs, Care Givers, Home Health Aide, Mental Health Technicians, MHTs, Behavior Health Technicians, BHTs, and Youth Care Workers.