Direct Support Professional (Rehabilitation T

Goodwill Industries Of Greater New York•New York, NY

32d•Onsite

About The Position

A Direct Support Professional (DSP) supports people who have Intellectual / Developmental Disabilities and / or Autism Spectrum Disorder to increase their independence, daily living skills, and empowers them to obtain their goals. A DSP uses person centered thinking and approaches to provide daily support to people in decision making, community integration, and in obtaining paid employment.

Requirements

HS Diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent required
6+ months social service or life experience with persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities preferred
Proficient computer skills required
This is an active position and the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, climb stairs and/ or kneel

Responsibilities

Uphold the values and mission of Goodwill and OPWDD by understanding, implementing and maintaining all policies and procedures, including safety and documentation as well as fulfilling regular training requirements
Embody the NYS Direct Support Professional Code of Ethics and Core Competencies
Support each person in achieving their individualized goals by providing supports detailed in each person’s Staff Action Plan and Life Plan
Assist in the preparation of each person’s Life Plan, Staff Action Plan, and attend team meetings as needed
Monitor and document services provided & progress towards goals ensuring that all documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner during shift
Work as part of the team to ensure participants receive seamless services provision and are engaged in person centered activities throughout the day
Engage participants in community exploration and inclusion by providing participants with person centered opportunities and daily choice
Plan and run appropriate group activities that meet funding source requirements
Accompany participants to volunteer sites and activities in the community and support them as they complete tasks at volunteer and internship sites
Accompany participants to buy metro cards and support them in traveling safely in the community on public transportation daily
Monitor participant’s safety as they arrive and while they are waiting for their transportation at the end of each day
Follow Medicaid, state funding source, and agency guidelines and regulations when providing and documenting services
Support participants by pushing their wheelchair for short periods of time such as when the participant needs assistance getting over a curb, getting over the platform gap and into a train, or if they are tired and need a short break
Follow safety protocols to foster a safe working environment and report unsafe conditions, environment, and equipment to Supervisor. Observe participants for evidence of injury or bruises and evaluates for changes in emotional and physical status and complete any applicable incident reporting
Support participants in managing their behavior, intervene as appropriate, and inform supervisor
Advocate for the people we support and ensure their rights are protected
Document all program data, including but not limited to: participant services, behavior plan data, community integration logs, assessments, petty cash, metro card distribution, maintenance requests forms, and supply acquisition forms
Represent Goodwill in a professional manner to families, community partners, and all others
Work assigned schedules, including but not limited to: arriving and departing on time, requesting time off in advance, and notifying supervisor of changes to assigned work schedule and location
Perform other related duties as requested