Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Developmental Disabilities Institute • Nesconset, NY

225d • $19 - $23

About The Position

With nearly 65 years of service, DDI provides a full continuum of care -- from early intervention to residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs -- for over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. DDI is driven by a dedicated staff and a belief in every individual's potential. We help children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities experience personal growth and fulfillment.

Requirements

• Valid NYS Driver's license.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow safety guidelines.

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 DDI 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.
• 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 DDI 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.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• The ability to make a difference in the lives of the individuals we support

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Social Assistance