DSP OPWDD - Housing Services

Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc.•Coram, NY

4d•$21 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) works alongside people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and other support needs to help them achieve their personal outcomes. The role supports people in developing daily living, professional, and informed decision-making skills while promoting health and safety. In a residential setting, the DSP may also provide personal care, companionship, household assistance, and support with planning and preparing nutritious meals.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 18 years of age.
Proficient writing skills, including basic grammar and spelling.
Ability to work flexibly in a team environment, keep others informed, and anticipate needs.
Efficiency, strong organization, and excellent communication skills.
Ability to sit, walk, and stand for prolonged periods of at least 8 hours.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to reach with hands and arms.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or stand on a stool as needed.
Ability to lift 50 pounds at a time.

Nice To Haves

Experience performing related job duties.
Proficient computer skills.
Valid New York State driver’s license and ability to meet agency driver criteria.

Responsibilities

Work with the people supported to identify and realize their personal life goals.
Advocate for the people supported in a variety of situations.
Teach the people supported new life skills.
Partner with the people supported to promote their health and safety.
Help people overcome barriers to establishing and maintaining relationships and valued social roles.
Work with the people supported and the interdisciplinary team to develop service plans that support personal life goals.
Provide positive behavior support as necessary.
Prevent, recognize, and report abuse toward the people supported.
Accurately document services, daily notes, and other required information.
Promote and support community involvement.
Transport clients outside the home, such as to medical appointments or outings, using a motor vehicle.
Perform healthcare-related tasks, including medication administration, when needed.
Complete and process required paper and electronic documentation accurately, promptly, and in accordance with quality and compliance standards.
Provide ambulation or personal hygiene assistance and other bedside or personal care.
Provide companionship, personal care, or help adjusting to new lifestyles during incapacitation, family disruption, or convalescence.
Perform housekeeping duties such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, dishwashing, and errands.
Plan, shop for, or prepare nutritious meals, or assist individuals with these activities.
Communicate respectfully with the people supported, supervisors, team members, and community members.
Protect confidential information in accordance with FREE policies.
Meet safety training requirements, follow safety policies, report unsafe conditions, and help prevent accidents and health risks.
Participate in or deliver training as required.
Follow FREE’s ethical standards, Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and applicable laws and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.