DSP SR 2 (KC)

Access Supports•Newburgh, NY

About The Position

Direct Support Professional Senior 2 provides person-centered services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities as part of an interdisciplinary team that may include clinical staff, nurses, families, and advocates. Working under the direction of a Supervisor, the role supports individuals in living happy, healthy, and fulfilling lives through assistance with daily living, health maintenance, personal care, and independent living skills. The position also encourages advocacy and supports the mentoring and training of Direct Support Professionals. Services include Residential Habilitation and Day Habilitation in individuals’ homes and community settings, as appropriate. The role follows the NADSP code of ethics and uses the NYS DSP Core Competencies as the foundation for support. Direct Support Professional Senior 2 is responsible for the health and safety of the people supported and for maintaining required staffing coverage and ratios. This may require flexibility across shifts, programs, and sites, including weekends and holidays, as well as on-call coverage.

Requirements

Meet the skills and attributes outlined in the NYS DSP Core Competencies.
Demonstrate the ability to work in a diverse and inclusive environment with individuals of various abilities.
Complete mandatory training within the first 90 days and maintain ongoing recertifications.
Communicate professionally and effectively in verbal and written forms.
Understand regulations and document services in real time using electronic technology.
Multi-task and prioritize job responsibilities.
Respond promptly and effectively to emergencies and crisis situations.
Proactively identify, report, and resolve safety or medical concerns.
Accurately count money and complete basic math and banking transactions.
Complete training to become an approved medication administration professional (AMAP), administer medications accurately, and maintain certification without lapse.
Provide person-centered, culturally competent services, which may include celebrating holidays and attending religious services.
Provide leadership and mentorship to a residential DSP team.
Have access to reliable transportation and maintain a valid, unrestricted, insurable driver’s license.
Meet one of the listed education and experience pathways: a bachelor’s degree in a related field; an associate degree in any field plus two years of experience; four years of experience; or, for an internal candidate, at least two years of experience and demonstrated capacity for increased responsibility. Internal candidates may also be considered based on demonstrated performance and mastery of core competencies.
Be capable of performing all SCIP interventions and providing hands-on care to individuals with various physical disabilities, including showering, feeding, and physical assistance.
Perform household cleaning tasks using cleaning supplies.
Occasionally lift 25+ pounds, push or pull 25+ pounds, and reach or bend as needed.
Ascend and descend stairs, participate in light to moderate physical activities, and use various electronic devices.
Provide transportation using vehicles ranging from sedans to large passenger vans.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English and Spanish speaking.
Fluency in American Sign Language.

Responsibilities

Advocate for individuals and assist them in achieving desired personal outcomes.
Support individuals’ health maintenance, including medical appointments, medication administration, and healthy meal planning and preparation.
Provide continuous care and maintain the safety of individuals, colleagues, and self.
Complete household tasks as needed, including meal preparation, cleaning, and laundry.
Assist with personal care needs, including hands-on support when required.
Help individuals develop independent living skills, such as money management, community integration, and appropriate social skills.
Serve as a role model by demonstrating appropriate social interactions and using approved crisis intervention techniques and strategies when needed.
Complete documentation and safety checks in accordance with regulations and policies using electronic applications and paper records.
Assist with scheduling direct care staff.
Transport individuals to community locations using agency vehicles.
Mentor, train, oversee, and provide feedback to Direct Support Professionals.
Participate in team meetings and service plan meetings as needed, and ensure service plans are prepared accurately and on time following life plan meetings.
Maintain continuous care and approved staffing ratios, including coverage across shifts, programs, sites, weekends, and holidays.
Provide on-call coverage for the primary site and assigned cluster of sites.
Perform other duties as needed or assigned.