Direct Support Professional - Westchester Day Hab
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) supports people receiving services and promotes their personal, physical, and emotional well-being. The DSP works alongside individuals to help them achieve personal goals, delivers Habilitation services and other OPWDD supports, and documents and verifies daily data collection. The role includes implementing Habilitation and Behavioral Support plans, assisting with personal care as needed, supporting community activities, administering prescribed medications after completing the required AMAP course, and driving agency vehicles. The DSP helps maintain a safe, clean, and sanitary environment; responds to problems and reports incidents; attends required meetings and training; and may provide coverage outside the assigned area. The position is contracted for 40 hours per week. Additional time after some shifts may be required if relief staff have not arrived.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to drive agency vehicles.
- Completion of state- and agency-mandated training.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in English.
- Ability to use a computer and learn software programs.
- Ability to operate a fax machine, copier, scanner, and other office equipment.
- Ability to represent oneself and the agency professionally and courteously and to follow the agency’s Standards of Conduct.
- Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including standing, walking, using hands and fingers, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling, and occasionally stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Follow regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols established by NY OPWDD, the NY Justice Center, Centers for Medicare/Medicaid, and Abbott House.
- Establish positive working relationships with people receiving services, coworkers, management, and the public; interact professionally with parents, guardians, and other professionals.
- Learn and demonstrate the skills described in the DSP Code of Ethics and DSP Core Competencies.
- Implement Habilitation and Behavioral Support plans and programs, and document services as required.
- Assist with personal care as needed.
- Attend and successfully complete required training in accordance with agency policy.
- Administer prescribed medications after successfully completing the AMAP medication administration course; maintain certification as required.
- Assist individuals with planning and participating in community activities.
- Drive agency vehicles to transport people receiving services and follow vehicle operation policies.
- Maintain a safe and clean environment by following sanitary and infection-control procedures; clean and sanitize the residence.
- Remain awake and alert throughout each assigned shift.
- Intervene and address problems that arise, and report incidents in a timely manner.
- Participate in scheduled program meetings, staff meetings, in-service training, and other required meetings.
- Provide coverage outside the assigned area as needed.
- Perform activities assigned to further the agency’s mission.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
