DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL - ADULT DAY SERVICES RESPITE SERVICES

Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI)•Town of Islip, NY

9d•$19 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with disabilities in their daily lives. You will work closely with them, assisting with daily living activities, fostering their independence, promoting their well-being, and helping them connect with their communities. This is a truly rewarding opportunity to build meaningful relationships and make a tangible difference. This position requires a valid NYS Driver's License for 18+ months with a clean driving history and successful completion of Brightway’s Transportation Orientation. New Hires that do not meet this criteria will be offered a lower rate, starting at $19.00/hour.

Requirements

Valid NYS Driver's License for 18+ months with a clean driving history
Successful completion of Brightway’s Transportation Orientation
Empathic, compassionate, and patient
Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic
A good communicator and team player
Passionate about making a difference

Nice To Haves

Valid NYS Driver’s license and be able to obtain Brightway Living & Learning approved driver status.

Responsibilities

Complete all required trainings, and participate in Peer Mentoring Program, in-service workshops, and recertification trainings as required.
Become certified and maintain certifications in SCIP-R, First Aid and CPR
Must have a Valid NYS Driver’s license and be able to obtain Brightway Living & Learning approved driver status.
Participate in semi-annual IDT, quarterly, staff meetings, and staffing as required.
Advocate for the rights of the individual(s) we serve.
Help individual(s) build relationships, and maintain relationships with family and friends.
Follow individual(s) daily activity/classroom schedule, implementing all formal goals and protocols of individuals you are assigned to.
Data collection – goals, protocols, outings, SUB’s, progress notes, recreation/fitness logs.
Obtain and maintain certification for, and administer medications under the supervision of assigned nursing staff (AMAP), if applicable. (Level 3 and 2 if applicable)
Must have a Valid NYS Driver’s license and be able to obtain Brightway Living & Learning approved driver status. (Level 3 and 2 if applicable)
Fulfill responsibilities of primary advocate (paperwork, advocacy, programming).
Instruction and documentation, participation in development and revisions of formal goals and protocols in accordance with the CFA/ISP, and behavior plans.
Teach and assist individuals in all aspects of daily living, including, but not limited to: ADL’s, cooking, house cleaning, laundry, leading a healthy lifestyle, shopping, budgeting, maintaining appropriate behavior, and community integration.
Accompany individuals on medical appointments, jobs, and community activities, if applicable.
Complete incident reports and SCIP-R reports as necessary.
Knowledge and accurate implementation of Emergency Procedures.
Demonstrated knowledge of all OPWDD and Brightway Living & Learning policy and procedures as they pertain to individuals supported, and documentation of such.
Ensure the vans are clean and vehicle problems are written down and addressed through the Site Supervisor/Manager.