Direct Support Professional (CLS)
About The Position
Practice and promote the agency’s mission statement and guiding principles in every interaction. Provide ongoing support to people living in the Community Living Services program to help maintain a high quality of life, including assistance with self-care routines, health, safety, household chores, socialization, and overall wellbeing. Provide only the level of support necessary to promote independence and engagement in daily routines. The position embraces diversity, cultural awareness, equity, and inclusion, and helps create a welcoming environment where every individual feels valued. The role includes supporting individuals with intellectual and other disabilities in community participation and relationships, following treatment plans, assisting with household tasks and meals, administering medication according to policy, documenting services, participating in interdisciplinary and house meetings, providing transportation, and mentoring new staff. The position requires successful completion of a fingerprint/criminal background check because it involves regular and substantial unsupervised or unrestricted physical contact with people receiving services. Training on Personal Outcome Measures (POM) is required before completing evaluations and assessments. Duties may evolve at the organization’s discretion.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Submit a valid New York State driver’s license and maintain qualified driver status throughout employment.
- Transfer an out-of-state driver’s license to New York State within 30 days of hire, if applicable.
- Ability to communicate and understand written and oral directives and information.
- Ability to meet physical demands that may include lifting and transferring children and/or adults.
- Successfully complete a fingerprint/criminal background check.
- Complete Personal Outcome Measures (POM) training before completing evaluations and assessments.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Provide ongoing guidance and support to individuals with intellectual and other disabilities, using only the level of support necessary to promote independence and engagement in daily routines.
- Support individuals in becoming active community members and in maintaining and building natural supports and relationships.
- Help individuals complete household chores and participate in those chores as needed to maintain a safe and clean home.
- Follow treatment plans and use corresponding adaptive and safety equipment to promote independence and support individuals’ health, safety, and wellbeing.
- Support individuals in preparing meals and teach concepts such as diet adherence, portion control, and cooking skills.
- Assist individuals with medication administration according to AMAP policies and procedures.
- Implement and document treatment plans and agency materials, including residential habilitation goals, medical case notes, and communication logs.
- Follow overtime, scheduling, and minimum staffing policies and procedures.
- Attend and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss individuals’ progress and goals and exchange information and ideas.
- Provide transportation for medical appointments, shopping, recreational outings, and other needs.
- Mentor new Direct Support Staff by demonstrating supportive routines and reviewing training manuals.
- Participate in House Meetings and maintain required certifications and training.
- Perform other duties as requested by the supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
