Community Hab DSP
About The Position
Community Living Corporation, a nonprofit organization providing residential and day services to adults with developmental disabilities in Northern Westchester County, is seeking a Community Habilitation DSP. The DSP provides direct support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes or communities, promoting independence, community inclusion, and personal development through goals outlined in each individual’s Habilitation Plan. This service is part of the OPWDD Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver program. The position requires maintaining confidentiality and helping ensure a safe, comfortable, and clean environment. The DSP provides individualized mentoring and teaching, documents services and progress, communicates with families and the care team, and responds to emergencies and health or safety concerns.
Responsibilities
- Assist individuals in developing daily living skills, including cooking, cleaning, and hygiene.
- Support individuals with money management and travel training, including use of public transportation.
- Help individuals develop communication and socialization skills, participate in community and recreational activities, and improve safety awareness.
- Provide individualized support based on each client’s Life Plan.
- Monitor and document behaviors, incidents, and progress according to agency protocols.
- Collaborate and communicate with staff across Administration, Accounting, Residential, Health Services, Human Resources, Purchasing, and Maintenance.
- Mentor and teach individuals with developmental disabilities, promoting independence and choice.
- Document all services and progress in daily notes.
- Maintain a safe and clean environment.
- Communicate effectively with family members, caregivers, and the care team.
- Respond appropriately to emergencies, incident-reporting needs, and health and safety concerns.
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding individual matters.
Benefits
- Signing bonus up to $1,000 for full-time employees: $500 upon hire and $500 upon completion of a probationary period and required trainings.
- Full-time employee health insurance paid in full.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
