DayProgram DSP-1

New Hope Community, Inc.•Town of Fallsburg, NY

1d•$18 - $18•Hybrid

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional I (DSP-I) – Day Program enriches the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing engaging, meaningful, and person-centered supports during daytime programming. The DSP works alongside people receiving services to develop life skills, social relationships, recreation, vocational interests, and community participation while promoting dignity, independence, choice, and inclusion. Rather than simply supervising activities, the DSP actively participates alongside the people we support, encouraging growth, confidence, and achievement in a safe and welcoming environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED (unless enrolled in the Associate DSP Program)
Valid New York State Driver's License for Driver positions
Driving record acceptable under New Hope Community insurance requirements
Ability to obtain and maintain required certifications
Ability to successfully complete New Hope orientation and training
Maintain CPR, First Aid, SCIP, and all required certifications.
Complete required paperwork and record keeping timely and accurately.
Completes Medication Administration Course and maintains certification along with other required trainings, i.e. CPR, BBP, Fire Safety, etc.
Maintains clean and valid Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities
Experience in recreation, education, coaching, agriculture, equestrian programs, music, or vocational programming
CPR and SCIP certification
Aptitude for working with people
Humble/respect
Desire to learn
Patience
Ability to work with people with different needs
Serve as an acceptable role model
Independent problem-solving skills
Carrying out policy and procedures
Effective communication skills
Has knowledge of populations diagnosis
Demonstrates positive interventions when working with the people in the environment
Displays ability to teach skills to individuals in the environment
Carry out physical responsibilities, i.e. transfers, SCIP, lifting, etc.
Displays confidentiality and adheres to the DSP Core Competencies
Works well alongside other DSP’s
Develops good relationships with the people we support, their families, peers and management.
Displays the ability to troubleshoot day to day events to help people manage their lives.

Responsibilities

Develop trusting and respectful relationships with people receiving services.
Promote dignity, independence, self-determination, and personal choice.
Encourage active participation in all daily programming.
Assist individuals in achieving personal goals identified within Individualized Service Plans (ISP).
Teach and reinforce daily living, communication, social, and vocational skills.
Utilize positive behavior supports while maintaining a calm, respectful environment.
Lead or participate in meaningful activities including recreation and leisure, arts and crafts, music programs, fitness and exercise, Special Olympics training and competition, gardening and horticulture, farming activities, horse care and equestrian programs, chicken husbandry and agricultural education, community volunteer projects, educational opportunities, community outings, skill-building classes, and seasonal celebrations and special events.
Accompany individuals into the community, supporting shopping trips, restaurants, parks, museums, recreational activities, and community events.
Promote appropriate social interactions and encourage community inclusion and relationship building.
Support safe transportation during community activities.
Accurately complete daily service notes, goal documentation, attendance records, incident reports, accident reports, behavioral documentation, progress notes, and required electronic documentation.
Maintain awareness of each person's health and safety needs.
Administer medications when certified and assigned.
Respond appropriately to emergencies.
Maintain CPR, First Aid, SCIP, and all required certifications.
Report concerns immediately.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe program environment.
Work collaboratively with supervisors, clinicians, therapists, nurses, families, transportation staff, and coworkers.
Participate in staff meetings.
Accept coaching and feedback.
Assist coworkers as needed.
Promote a positive work environment.
Uphold New Hope Community's commitment to person-centered supports by treating every individual with dignity, respect, compassion, and professionalism while helping each person live a meaningful, productive, and fulfilling life.
Participate in regular meetings with supervisor.
Adhere to principles set forth by the Council of Quality and Leadership.
Carry out all other responsibilities deemed necessary to the position as assigned by leadership/supervisors of the team.