DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (WILLIAMSVILLE)

People Inc.•Amherst, NY

11d•$19 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Direct Support Professionals support the character, choices, strengths, interests, and needs of people served by People Inc. while ensuring a safe, healthy, and clean environment. They plan, coordinate, and implement meaningful daily activities that promote independence, inclusion, and productivity, including support with daily living, personal care, and activities such as games, music, and art. Positions are available full-time and part-time, with day, late afternoon, evening, overnight, or weekend shifts.

Requirements

Be 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 physical requirements, 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 plan.
Physical agility and ability to react to emergency situations.
CPR certification.
SCIP-R certification as required by regulatory guidelines.
Part-time employees must work at least 16 hours per week and no more than 29 hours per week unless otherwise specified by the program.

Responsibilities

Respect and maintain the confidentiality of the person served and demonstrate a positive, caring attitude toward people served, families, and staff.
Plan, coordinate, and implement daily activities involving daily living, personal care, and person-centered activities that promote independence, inclusion, and productivity.
Complete tasks necessary to ensure the health and safety of each person receiving services.
Safely transport people when approved to drive, following proper procedures.
Perform daily site cleaning, food preparation, and laundry as needed.
In site-based or recreational respite settings, assist with social and recreational activities, monthly activity calendars, and homework assignments as needed.
Complete daily documentation and other paperwork promptly and accurately according to OPWDD and agency standards, as applicable.
Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-service training, and other relevant agency meetings and training.
Keep current with agency-mandated in-service and online training.
Work assignments as needed within the agency, shift, and availability; day services assignments may include residential sites depending on day program service delivery.
Perform CPR and Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP-R).
Record time worked at the beginning and end of each shift and work the minimum number of accepted hours hired for.
Administer medications and follow required procedures.
Comply with agency policies and procedures and perform other duties as assigned.