FT- Direct Support Professional - Respite

ADAPT of Hudson Valley•Middletown, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct support and serves as role model, advocate, and teacher for the people that we support. This role requires flexibility and a commitment to working with the population, following through on tasks within specified or appropriate timeframes, and complying with agency and OPWDD regulations and policies. The position involves physical demands such as lifting, pushing, pulling, stooping, and bending associated with working with adults with physical disabilities. The role also requires the ability to assess individuals visually and auditorily, perform SCIP-R duties, and use normal household cleaning agents. Additionally, there may be requirements to work outdoors in temperate weather and drive in inclement weather.

Requirements

Valid Driver’s License and must maintain it in good standing
High School Diploma or GED required
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
Good oral and written communication skills
Good interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with coworkers, employees, residents and their families
Ability to analyze problems and determine corrective measures
All FT Direct Support Professionals must be approved Medication Administration Personnel (AMAP) at time of hire or will be completely trained and certified by the agency within the first six months of employment.

Nice To Haves

Six months of related experience is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Responsible for the wellbeing of all people in the program with primary duties assigned by the supervisor or designee.
Exhibits sensitivity to and respects the rights of the people supported including their emotional and physical needs.
Communicates needs or desires of the person supported in both verbal and written form via protocols established by program.
Provides training, supervision, assistance and monitoring in areas related to the acquisition and retention of daily living skills with the ultimate goal of independence for the people we support using individualized Staff Action Plans.
Facilitates community integration and inclusion by locating activities of interest of the person supported, while exploring alternative avenues of interest.
Assists in the development and implementation of the person’s Staff Action Plan, including documentation and reporting data and other paperwork as required by agency or program.
Ensures the environment is clean, pleasant, nurturing and inviting through assigned and regular duties.
Transports people supported in agency vehicles as needed, requested, or scheduled. Adheres to all agency, local, state and federal transportation guidelines to ensure safety of individuals being transported.
Demonstrates flexibility in order to meet the needs of the people that we support, demonstrating the ability to creatively and proactively address new situations, showing initiative and caring attitude towards the people that we support, other staff and outside contacts.
Maintains a safe, orderly work environment.
Performs other duties as assigned.