Direct Support Professional (Opwdd)

SCO Family of Services • Kew Gardens, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing direct support to individuals, ensuring their safety, health, and comfort in accordance with their treatment plans and agency procedures. The position requires adherence to OPWDD regulations and active participation in training and program planning.

Requirements

• A minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Acceptable background clearance check through State Central register.
• Compliance with health regulations for physical examination and Mantoux.

Nice To Haves

• A clean and valid NYS driver’s license.
• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities/traumatic brain injuries.

Responsibilities

• Provide close supervision for individuals in accordance with the individual treatment plan.
• Provide continual supervision for individuals on a 1:1 status as noted in the treatment plan.
• Complete transfer form when transferring individual's care to another staff.
• Participate in the individuals' program planning meetings; reviews and sign off on Annual and Semi-Annual Treatment Plans.
• Maintain individuals' possessions in a neat and orderly manner.
• Communicate needs for the individuals to the management.
• Complete documentation in accordance with program procedures.
• Transport individuals in a safe and comfortable manner, following all NYS laws and agency procedures.
• Maintain valid NYS Driver's License.
• Complete all documentation including vehicle logs in a timely and complete manner.
• Communicate condition of vehicles to management.
• Ensure that the individuals have the optimum experience by not having the radio too loud, maintaining the comfortable temperature, etc.
• Maintain the physical plant and agency property in a clean and safe manner.
• Communicate any issues with the physical plant or agency property to management.
• Provide all other duties as needed or requested to ensure that the individuals are safe, healthy, and comfortable.
• Comply with OPWDD regulations and agency procedures.
• Obtain and maintain SCIP-R certification.
• Attend all mandatory training.
• Obtain and maintain AMAP certification and submit a copy of the certification to each program in which he/she administers medication.
• Attend all staff meetings including in-services and trainings.
• Demonstrate competency in all required training areas.

Benefits

• Salary ranges from $19.00 - $20.00
• DSPs with valid NYS Driver's License $19.50
• DSPs with valid NYS Driver's License & Completed all mandatory trainings (e.g., CPR,SCIP, AMAP, etc.) $20.00

What This Job Offers

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