Direct Support Professional (CLS)
About The Position
Practice and promote the agency’s mission statement and guiding principles in every interaction. Provide ongoing support to people living in the Community Living Services program to help maintain a high quality of life. Support individuals with self-care routines, health, safety, household chores, socialization, and overall wellbeing, providing only the assistance needed to encourage independence and engagement in daily routines. Promote an inclusive and welcoming environment in which every individual feels valued. Demonstrate cultural awareness and actively support equity and inclusion. The role also includes following treatment plans, documenting support, assisting with medication administration and meals, providing transportation, participating in interdisciplinary and house meetings, and mentoring new Direct Support Staff. The position requires regular and substantial unsupervised or unrestricted physical contact with people receiving services, and is subject to successful completion of a fingerprint/criminal background check. Training on Personal Outcome Measures (POM) is required before completing evaluations and assessments. The job description notes that responsibilities and tasks may evolve or change at the organization’s discretion.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Submit a valid New York State driver’s license and maintain qualified driver status throughout employment.
- Transfer an out-of-state driver’s license to New York State within 30 days of hire, if applicable.
- Ability to communicate and understand written and oral directives and information.
- Ability to meet physical demands that may include lifting and transferring children and/or adults; inability to meet these demands may impact employment.
- Successful completion of a fingerprint/criminal background check.
Responsibilities
- Provide guidance and support to individuals with intellectual and other disabilities so they can participate actively in all aspects of their lives, including self-care, health, safety, household chores, socialization, and overall wellbeing; provide only the support needed to promote independence.
- Support individuals in becoming active community members and in maintaining and building 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 support individuals’ health, safety, and wellbeing.
- Support individuals in meal preparation by teaching diet adherence, portion control, and cooking skills.
- Assist individuals 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 exchange 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.
- Complete required Personal Outcome Measures (POM) training before conducting evaluations and assessments.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
