Direct Support Professional: Children's Residential Program (Gardiner)
About The Position
About DDI With nearly 65 years of service, DDI provides a full continuum of care -- from early intervention to residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs -- for over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. DDI is driven by a dedicated staff and a belief in every individual's potential. Our Purpose We help children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities experience personal growth and fulfillment. Our Core Values Integrity: We adhere to moral and ethical principles Dignity: We treat each other as being worthy of honor and respect Compassion: We act with caring and kindness Teamwork: We work together to achieve common goals
Requirements
- Ability to read, understand, and follow safety guidelines
Responsibilities
- Complete all required trainings, and participate in Peer Mentoring Program, in-service workshops, and recertification trainings as required.
- Become certified and maintain certifications in SCIP-R, First Aid and CPR
- Must have a Valid NYS Driver’s license and be able to obtain DDI approved driver status.
- Participate in semi-annual IDT, quarterly, staff meetings, and staffing as required.
- Advocate for the rights of the individual(s) we serve.
- Help individual(s) build relationships, and maintain relationships with family and friends.
- Follow individual(s) daily activity/classroom schedule, implementing all formal goals and protocols of individuals you are assigned to.
- Data collection – goals, protocols, outings, SUB’s, progress notes, recreation/fitness logs.
- Obtain and maintain certification for, and administer medications under the supervision of assigned nursing staff (AMAP), if applicable.
- Must have a Valid NYS Driver’s license and be able to obtain DDI approved driver status.
- Fulfill responsibilities of primary advocate (paperwork, advocacy, programming).
- Instruction and documentation, participation in development and revisions of formal goals and protocols in accordance with the CFA/ISP, and behavior plans.
- Teach and assist individuals in all aspects of daily living, including, but not limited to: ADL’s, cooking, house cleaning, laundry, leading a healthy lifestyle, shopping, budgeting,â¯maintaining appropriate behavior, and community integration.
- Accompany individuals on medical appointments, jobs, and community activities, if applicable.
- Complete incident reports and SCIP-R reports as necessary.
- Knowledge and accurate implementation of Emergency Procedures.
- Demonstrated knowledge of all OPWDD and DDI policy and procedures as they pertain to individuals supported, and documentation of such.
- Ensure the vans are clean and vehicle problems are written down and addressed through the Site Supervisor/Manager.
Benefits
- The ability to make a difference in the lives of the individuals we support
- Generous paid time off
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement and more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
