Direct Support Professional (CLS) - Complex Support Program

AHRC Nassau • Freeport, NY

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About The Position

The Direct Support Professional (CLS) provides ongoing support to people living in the Community Living Services program to help maintain a high quality of life. The role promotes the agency’s mission and guiding principles and supports individuals with intellectual and other disabilities in self-care, health, safety, household chores, socialization, community participation, and overall well-being. Support should be limited to the level each person needs to foster independence and engagement in daily routines.

The position includes implementing and documenting treatment plans and agency materials, supporting medication administration and meal preparation, maintaining a safe and clean home, and providing transportation. The Direct Support Professional also participates in interdisciplinary and house meetings, mentors new staff, and maintains required certifications and training. The role requires successful completion of a fingerprint/criminal background check because it involves regular and substantial unsupervised or unrestricted physical contact with people receiving services. Personal Outcome Measures (POM) training is required before completing evaluations and assessments.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Submit a valid New York State driver’s license and maintain qualified driver status throughout employment.
• Ability to communicate and understand written and oral directives and information.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, which may include lifting and transferring children and/or adults.
• Successful completion of a fingerprint/criminal background check.
• Complete Personal Outcome Measures (POM) training before completing evaluations and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing guidance and support to individuals with intellectual and other disabilities, including support with self-care routines, health, safety, household chores, socialization, and overall well-being.
• Provide only the level of support necessary to promote each individual’s independence and engagement in daily routines.
• Support individuals to participate in the community and maintain or build natural supports and relationships.
• Help maintain a safe and clean home by supporting individuals with household chores and participating in chores as needed.
• Follow treatment plans and use corresponding adaptive and safety equipment to promote independence and protect individuals’ health, safety, and well-being.
• Support meal preparation and teach diet adherence, portion control, and cooking skills.
• Assist with medication administration in accordance with 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 progress and goal achievement and share information and ideas.
• Transport individuals to medical appointments, shopping, recreational outings, and other destinations as needed.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED