Direct Support Professional Per Diem

Vanderheyden, Inc.•Glens Falls, NY

4d•$18 - $20

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional is responsible for assisting individuals in identifying and/or acquiring skills to be as independent as possible. The DSP is required to be trained in the needs of each individual and maintain a person-centered approach to supporting those in their care. All positions, including the Overnight position, are Awake positions.

Requirements

High school Diploma/GED
Valid Driver’s license and ability to drive agency vehicles
Must obtain and maintain medication certification
Must be able to drive agency vehicles
Ability to write legibly
Ability to communicate effectively with other disciplines and individuals served
Ability to perform physical interventions
Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be able to be mobile in a multiple-story building, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Willingness to respond to the needs of a culturally diverse population.
Ability to work a flexible schedule
All positions, including overnights, are AWAKE positions
Basic knowledge of computer systems and ability to use basic computer systems (email, internet, data collection)
Ability to deal positively with changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Display a positive, professional, and proactive attitude to accomplish quality work that is in line with the agency’s mission statement.
Seek opinions, alternative viewpoints in decision-making. Understand and respect the expertise and experience of others, appreciate the different views, and the perspectives and limitations of other individuals.
Exhibits a professional, courteous demeanor with internal and external constituents.

Responsibilities

Employs procedures that maintain an environment of care that is safe and therapeutic.
Provides direct care to individuals per agency policy.
Implements appropriate supervision to assigned daily schedules, including all routines and life skills activities.
Completes required documentation in compliance with Agency, Medicaid, and OPWDD standards
Dispenses medication per agency policy.
Safely transports individuals as assigned per the level of supervision required.
Assists assigned individuals with specific tasks as designated by the individual treatment plan.
Participates in the treatment team or recommendation process.
Assist in the personal care of individuals.
Assures appropriate boundaries
Assist in planning the development of recreational activities
Orients new admissions to the agency
Adheres to the DSP Code of Ethics
Demonstrates the ability to meet the OPWDD Core Competency standards
Successfully completes all required trainings
Maintains current with all required trainings
Provides the available schedule for the upcoming month by the 15th of each month to the supervisor
Works a minimum of 19 hours per week at assigned locations
Adheres to program staff requirements and training on individual needs
Completes assignments as assigned by supervisor or designee.