Direct Support Professional (CLS) - Complex Support Program

AHRC Nassau•Glen Cove, NY

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional supports people living in the Community Living Services program and promotes the agency’s mission and guiding principles. The role provides the level of assistance each individual needs to maintain a high quality of life, build independence, and participate in daily routines and community life. Support may include self-care, health and safety, household chores, socialization, meal preparation, medication administration, transportation, and overall wellbeing. The position follows individual treatment plans, documents services and progress, participates in interdisciplinary and house meetings, and helps maintain a safe, clean home. It also includes mentoring new Direct Support Staff and maintaining required certifications and training. Regular, substantial unsupervised or unrestricted physical contact with people receiving services makes successful completion of a fingerprint and criminal background check a condition of the role. Training on Personal Outcome Measures (POM) 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 and criminal background check.
Complete Personal Outcome Measures (POM) training before conducting evaluations and assessments.

Responsibilities

Provide guidance and support to individuals with intellectual and other disabilities so they can participate actively in all aspects of their lives.
Provide only the level of support necessary to promote each individual's independence and engagement in daily routines.
Support individuals in becoming active community members and maintaining or building natural supports and relationships.
Help individuals complete household chores and participate in chores as needed to maintain a safe and clean home.
Follow treatment plans and use required adaptive and safety equipment to promote independence and protect individuals' health, safety, and wellbeing.
Support meal preparation by teaching diet adherence, portion control, and cooking skills.
Assist 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 progress and goal achievement 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.