Direct Support Professional - Rockland Day Hab
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) supports people receiving services and promotes their personal, physical, and emotional well-being. The DSP works alongside individuals to help them achieve personal goals, delivers Habilitation services and other OPWDD supports, implements service and behavioral support plans, and documents and verifies daily data collection. The role includes assisting with personal care as needed, supporting community participation, administering prescribed medications after completing the required AMAP course, and driving agency vehicles. The DSP helps maintain a safe, clean, and sanitary environment; responds to problems and reports incidents; attends required trainings and meetings; and may provide coverage outside the assigned area. The position is contracted for 40 hours per week, with additional time after some shifts potentially required until relief staff arrive.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to drive agency vehicles.
- Completion of state- and agency-mandated training.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in English.
- Ability to represent oneself and the agency professionally and courteously.
- Ability to know, understand, and continually practice the agency’s Standards of Conduct.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Follow regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols established by NY OPWDD, NY Justice Center, Centers for Medicare/Medicaid, and Abbott House.
- Establish positive working relationships with people receiving services, coworkers, management, and the public, and maintain a professional demeanor with parents, guardians, and other professionals.
- Learn and demonstrate skills outlined in the DSP Code of Ethics and DSP Core Competencies.
- Implement Habilitation and Behavioral Support plans and programs and document accordingly.
- Assist with personal care as needed.
- Attend and successfully complete required training in accordance with SPDD Training Policy.
- Administer prescribed medications after successfully completing the AMAP medication administration course, and maintain certification according to required protocols.
- Help individuals plan and participate in community activities.
- Drive agency vehicles to transport people receiving services and follow vehicle operation policies.
- Maintain a safe and clean environment by following sanitary and infection-control procedures.
- Remain awake and alert throughout assigned shifts and ensure the residence is cleaned and sanitized.
- Intervene and address problems, and report incidents in a timely manner as required.
- Participate in scheduled program meetings, staff meetings, in-service trainings, and other required meetings.
- Provide support or coverage outside the assigned area as needed and perform activities assigned to further the agency’s mission.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
