DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL- DAY SERVICES (DEPEW)

People Inc.•Depew, NY

8d•$19 - $20

About The Position

Direct Support Professionals support the character, choices, strengths, interests, and needs of the people served while maintaining a safe, healthy, and clean environment. They plan, coordinate, and implement meaningful daily activities that promote independence, inclusion, and productivity, including daily living, personal care, games, music, and art. The role is based in Day Services in Depew, though assignments may vary by department and location and may include work at a residential or alternate day program site. The advertised pay rate is $19.00 per hour, increasing to $20 per hour after successful completion of a six-month probationary period. The position may involve administering medications according to work location and requires CPR and Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP-R) performance or certification, as applicable.

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 the physical requirements of the position, 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.
Medication Administration certification, depending on work location.

Responsibilities

Respect and maintain the confidentiality of the people served and demonstrate a positive, caring attitude toward them, their families, and staff.
Plan, coordinate, and implement daily activities involving daily living, personal care, and person-centered pursuits that promote independence, inclusion, and productivity.
Complete tasks necessary to ensure the health and safety of each person receiving services.
Safely transport people served when approved to drive, following proper procedures.
Determine with the group which community locations they would like to visit, and schedule and document those activities.
Perform daily site cleaning, food preparation, and laundry 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.
Maintain compliance with agency-mandated in-service and online training.
Work assignments as needed within the agency, including at residential or alternate day program sites, depending on service delivery and availability.
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 proper procedures depending on work location.
Comply with agency policies and procedures and perform other duties as assigned.