DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL- DAY SERVICES (TONAWANDA)

People Inc.•Tonawanda, NY

9d•$19 - $20

About The Position

Direct Support Professionals support the character, choices, strengths, interests, and needs of people served while maintaining a safe, healthy, and clean environment. They plan, coordinate, and implement meaningful daily activities that promote independence, inclusion, and productivity, including daily living and personal care activities and games, music, and art. The role may involve transporting people, administering medications depending on work location, and completing documentation and other duties in accordance with agency and OPWDD standards. Work functions and hours may vary by department and location.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license that meets agency policy.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend plans and documentation.
Basic computer skills for communication and documentation.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, and climbing.
Ability to lift 35 pounds.
Ability to support people receiving services with repositioning, lifting, and transferring as required by their person-centered plans.
Physical agility and ability to react to emergency situations, including SCIP-R certification as required by regulatory guidelines.
CPR certification.
Medication Administration certification depending on work location.

Responsibilities

Respect and maintain the confidentiality of people served and demonstrate a positive, caring attitude toward them, their families, and staff.
Plan, coordinate, and implement daily activities that support daily living, personal care, independence, inclusion, and productivity.
Complete tasks necessary to ensure the health and safety of each person receiving services.
Safely transport people, following proper procedures when approved to drive.
Work with the group to identify community destinations, then schedule and document those activities.
Perform daily site cleaning, food preparation, and laundry as needed.
Complete daily documentation and other paperwork promptly and accurately according to OPWDD and agency standards.
Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-service training, and other relevant agency meetings and trainings.
Maintain compliance with required in-service and online training.
Work assignments at other agency locations as needed within the employee’s shift or availability; Day Services assignments may include residential or alternate day program sites.
Perform CPR and Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP-R).
Record time worked at the start and end of each shift and work the minimum number of accepted hours hired for.
Administer medications and follow proper procedures depending on work location.
Comply with agency policies and procedures and perform other duties as assigned.