DSP OPWDD - Housing Services

Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. • Coram, NY

120d • $21 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) plays a crucial role in supporting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, mental illness, and traumatic brain injury. The primary focus of this position is to work alongside individuals to help them achieve their Personal Outcomes. This involves fostering the development of daily living, professional, and informed decision-making skills, while also ensuring their overall health and safety. FREE provides a wide range of services, including housing, recovery services, employment support, and community-based programs, all aimed at helping individuals reach their full potential and thrive.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Experience performing related job duties preferred
• 18 years of age or older
• Proficient writing skills with grasp of basic grammar and spelling
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with flexibility, keeping others informed and anticipating needs is essential
• Must be efficient, well organized, and have excellent communication skills
• Valid Driver’s License and satisfy criteria to be a driver for the agency required

Nice To Haves

• Proficient computer skills preferred

Responsibilities

• Works with the people we support to help them identify and realize their personal life goals.
• Advocates with the people we support in a variety of situations.
• Works with the people we support to teach them new life skills.
• Works in partnership with the people we support to promote their health and safety.
• Assists the people we support to overcome barriers and challenges to establishing and maintaining a network of relationships and valued social roles.
• Works with the people we support and other members of the interdisciplinary team to develop service plans that aid the person in achieving their personal life goals.
• Provides positive behavior support to the people we support as necessary.
• Prevents, recognizes and reports abuse toward the people we support.
• Accurately documents service provision, daily notes and other information as required.
• Promotes and supports community involvement for the people we support.
• Transports clients to locations outside the home, such as to physicians' offices or on outings, using a motor vehicle.
• Performs healthcare-related tasks as needed.
• Ensures that all required documentation (paper and electronic) is completed /processed appropriately, in a timely manner, and meets quality and compliance thresholds.
• Administers bedside or personal care as needed (OPWDD Only).
• Assists with personal care and hygiene as needed.
• Cares for individuals during periods of incapacitation, family disruption, or convalescence, providing companionship, personal care, or help in adjusting to new lifestyles.
• Performs housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes or dishes, or running errands.
• Plans, shops for, or prepares nutritious meals or assists individuals in planning, shopping for, or preparing nutritious meals.
• Always communicate in a respectful manner with all people including the people we support, supervisors, other valued team members, and members of the community.
• Complies fully with FREE’s confidentiality policies.
• Meets all safety training requirements; adheres to all safety policies and reports any and all unsafe conditions; takes measures to prevent accidents and/or eliminate conditions that pose a safety or health risk.
• Meets all job requirements for participating in or delivering training.
• Adheres to FREE’s standard of ethical behavior as outlined in the Employee Handbook and Code of Conduct as well as applicable laws and regulations.

Benefits

• FREE provides a diverse array of supports and services including: housing; recovery services; transition to work; employment; day, community and family services; respite; crisis services; education and after school support; specialty health services; and advocacy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED