Direct Support Professional - IRA
About The Position
IRAs provides room, board and personalized service options to individuals living with disabilities. Staff is on-site 24 hours, 7 days a week residential setting to offer support by offering life skills training, community integration activities, and medical monitoring. The responsibility of the Direct Support Professional is to foster and engage individuals through a person centered approach. To empower independence through proactive training and practical experiences while involved in integrated activities in the community. Staff is assigned to 4 individuals. Complete all mandatory residential habilitation documentation within specified time frames, including but not limited to:
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent required; Associates or bachelors preferred in Human services, psychology or Sociology
- At least one years experience working with individuals in a residential setting
- Must attain AMAP certification within 3 months of hire
- Must be CPR/First Aid certified or be willing to become certified within 3 months of hire
- At least 1 year of residential experience is required
- Valid Clean Driver License a plus
- Must have excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills including ability to problem-solve
- Must respond well to supervision and be a team player
- Must be computer literate
- Excellent judgment and sensitivity to the needs of the individual
- Willing to take initiative
- Must undergo pre-employment screenings such as the Criminal Background Check required by OCFS/DOH
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience or knowledge in the I/DD field is a plus
- Work or life experience with intellectual/developmental disabilities is a plus
- Bi-Lingual Spanish preferred
Responsibilities
- Review daily log book and input all activities throughout shift into log book
- Provide supervision to assigned individuals
- Teach and assist in the maintenance, upkeep and housekeeping and cleanliness of the residence
- Follow health care treatment orders and administer medication
- Teach and reinforce fire and safety procedures
- Utilize agency vehicle to transport individuals for community outings
- Provide daily ADL training such as cooking, shopping, cleaning etc.
- Ensure all program goals are completed as written
- Provide and supervise daily recreational activities as needed
- Maintain contact with families as necessary
- Other tasks as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
