Residential Direct Support Professional (DSP) Relief Worker - Per Diem

Join Our Team at Block Institute!

Established in 1962, Block Institute is a Brooklyn-based non-profit organization dedicated to supporting children and adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Committed to our mission-driven approach, we believe in building meaningful relationships, embracing challenges as opportunities, and inspiring and being inspired every day.

Position: Residential Direct Support Professional Relief Worker – Per Diem

Summary:
Block Institute is seeking compassionate and dedicated Relief Workers to provide care, support, and services for adults with developmental disabilities in a group home setting. As a Relief Worker, you will offer hands-on guidance in all activities of daily living, including bathing, toileting, hygiene, grooming, banking, feeding, shopping, and accessing the community.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Residential Direct Support Professional Relief Worker include, but are not limited to:

• Read and write simple sentences to comprehend and document in communication logs, monthly reports, medical reports, memos, etc.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Opportunity to take special training classes such as AMAP (medication administration), CPR, and SCIP-R.
• Interact appropriately and follow all regulatory items concerning Individuals we serve.
• Follow goal/outcome methodologies to teach daily living skills to the Individuals we serve.
• Attend to all necessary daily needs of the Individuals we serve, including personal hygiene, medical concerns, socialization needs, cognitive skills training, and some limited financial transactions.
• Keep the living environment of the Individuals we serve clean and home-like.
• Attend appointments related to the Individuals we serve, provide and receive accurate information, and communicate this information to all necessary parties.
• Mandatory attendance at required in-service training, demonstrating compliance with all regulations and Block Institute policy and procedure requirements.
• During Overnight Awake shifts, remain onsite at all times due to reduced staffing patterns and increased vulnerability of the Individuals.
• If assigned as a 1:1 or Line of Sight, ensure another employee formally takes over these duties during meal breaks.
• No employee may sleep at any time at any worksite, even during unpaid meal breaks.
• Learn and master the use of all software systems and technology utilized by the Agency, on a Program by Program basis.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or its equivalent
• Valid Driver's License strongly preferred
• Proficiency in English is required to perform essential job functions, including preparing written reports, understanding safety instructions, and communicating with individuals we serve and your team members.

Benefits:

• 1199 Union Membership
• FREE FAMILY Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary benefits such as critical care, disability, and additional life insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Account
• Commuter benefits plan
• Day, Afternoon, and Overnight Shifts Available
• Vacation and Sick Paid Time Off

Join Our Team!
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits: 

• Medical and dental insurance. 

• Paid time off – vacation and sick leave. 

• Life insurance. 

• 403(b) retirement account. 

• Commuter benefits plan. 

• Voluntary benefits such as critical care, disability, and additional life insurance. 

The Block Institute is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law, including New York City Human Rights Law. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and ensure fair treatment in every step of the hiring process.