Direct Support Professional - Community Pre-Voc

Company: Brooklyn Community Services
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Position: Community Prevocational Trainer (DSP) Program/Department: Community Base Pre-Vocational/ Community Supports for Individuals with Intellectual Disability Work Location: 691 Fulton Street, 2nd Fl. Brooklyn, New York 11217 Hours: Full Time 35 hours per week; Monday - Friday from 8:30-4:30 Salary Range: $17.00/hour - $18.00/hour Position Summary: The responsibility of a Pre-Vocational trainer is to foster and engage individuals through a person centered approach. To empower independence through proactive training and practical experiences while involved in integrated activities and volunteerism in the community. The Community Pre-Vocational trainer will be responsible for scheduling individualized community based volunteer and job skill experiences, with goals derived from the person centered plan. Responsibilities: Responsible for supervising a group of individuals as they participate in volunteer opportunities off site. Ensure the group’s weekly activity sheet is adhered to, and that individuals exhibit appropriate social behavior during participation in the community. Incorporate life skills, job skills, and travel skills during group and volunteer activities, while facilitating community integration and inclusion. Engage in person centered planning with the individual, create an environment to foster. personal empowerment, attend to the individuals’ personal care as needed, Responsible for the completion of daily checklists, monthly summary notes, and semi-annual and annual habilitation plans. Maintain contact with families as necessary Encourage and motivate individuals’ to attend program on a daily basis Act as a role model to individuals’ by displaying appropriate work behavior. Other tasks as assigned Qualifications Required: High School diploma or equivalent required; Associates preferred in Human services, psychology or Sociology Previous experience or knowledge in the I/DD field is a plus Work or life experience with intellectual/developmental disabilities is a plus Must have excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills including ability to problem-solve Must respond well to supervision and be a team player Must be computer literate Excellent judgment and sensitivity to the needs of the individual Willing to take initiative Bi-Lingual Spanish preferred Must pass OPWDD fingerprinting and background check BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities

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