Direct Support Professional Non-Driving - 000I8 - Thurs-Sat 11PM-9AM

WellLife Network•New York, NY

10d•$19 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

WellLife Network is hiring a Direct Support Professional to support people with developmental disabilities and other support needs in their homes and communities. The role promotes participants’ independence, dignity, social responsibility, and continued growth. The position is located at Butler St ICF in East Elmhurst, New York, with a Thursday–Saturday, 11 p.m.–9 a.m. schedule. Work schedules and locations may change based on participant or program needs. The DSP supports participants in pursuing individualized goals, provides assistance with daily living and personal care, administers or monitors medication when certified, and helps ensure safety and well-being. The role also involves documentation, communication with colleagues and supervisors, coordination of community activities and appointments, and participation in required meetings and training. The listed hourly salary is $19.46.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency diploma.
Successfully complete and perform the techniques required in AMAP, SCIP, CPR, and First Aid; passing each course exam is a condition of employment.
Ability to climb and descend fire escapes and assist others in doing so.
Ability to perform moderate physical activities as part of the recreation program.
Ability to provide personal care and physical support, including transfers using a Hoyer lift.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities or other behavioral health disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support participants’ social responsibility, independence, dignity, and continued growth.
Implement goals established by the IDT, including goals related to budgeting, grooming, nutrition, public transportation, community resources, shopping, and housekeeping.
Complete and perform techniques required in AMAP, SCIP, CPR, and First Aid; passing the exams for these courses is a condition of employment.
Coordinate evacuations and ensure safety during emergencies and fire drills, including assisting people on fire escapes and providing first aid when needed.
Administer medication or monitor self-administration as a certified AMAP, and document medication information in the computerized EMAR system where applicable.
Follow crisis intervention and incident reporting procedures.
Monitor and record progress using daily checklists, behavior contracts, summaries, goal forms, progress notes, family contact logs, recreation reports, and clothing and personal effects inventories.
Enter participant data and documentation in the electronic data system.
Communicate relevant information to staff and supervisors verbally and in writing, including through logs and incident reports.
Meet with participants and the management team to review goal progress, identify needs, and update program plans.
Research and obtain community resources relevant to participants’ needs and goals.
Plan and follow through on, or escort participants to, evening and weekend recreational activities; participate in moderate physical activities as part of the recreation program.
Assist in planning daily activities and events.
Train participants in activities of daily living and other areas, and provide total support when needed, including diaper changing, ambulation, G-tube care, feeding, transfers using a Hoyer lift, showering, shaving, toileting, hand washing, and mouth care.
Attend scheduled staff meetings, mandatory in-service training, and assigned annual meetings within the residence and day program.
Act as a role model for participants in various settings and situations.
Follow up on aftercare and treatment recommendations.
Escort or accompany participants to appointments, including medical and psychiatric appointments, as needed.
Maintain confidentiality.
Perform other duties as requested.