Direct Support Professional (CLS)
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional (CLS) provides ongoing support to people living in the Community Living Services program to help maintain a high quality of life. The role promotes the agency’s mission and guiding principles and supports individuals with intellectual and other disabilities in self-care, health, safety, household chores, socialization, community participation, and overall wellbeing. Support should be tailored to each person, providing only the assistance needed to promote independence and engagement in daily routines. The position includes helping individuals build community participation and relationships, supporting meal preparation and medication administration, following treatment plans, and documenting progress and relevant agency materials. It also involves transportation, participation in interdisciplinary and house meetings, mentoring new staff, and maintaining required training and certifications. Regular, substantial unsupervised or unrestricted physical contact with people receiving services is part of the role, and successful fingerprint and criminal background checks are required. Personal Outcome Measures training 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 physical demands that may include lifting and transferring children and/or adults.
- Successful fingerprint and criminal background check.
- Complete Personal Outcome Measures training before conducting evaluations and assessments.
Responsibilities
- Provide guidance and support to individuals with intellectual and other disabilities in daily activities, including self-care, health, safety, household chores, socialization, and wellbeing, while promoting independence.
- Support individuals in becoming active community members and in maintaining and developing 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 protect individuals’ health, safety, and wellbeing.
- Support meal preparation and teach 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 achievements and exchange information and ideas.
- Provide transportation for medical appointments, shopping, recreational outings, and other needs.
- Mentor new Direct Support Staff by demonstrating support routines and reviewing training manuals.
- Participate in House Meetings and maintain required certifications and training.
- Perform other duties as requested by the supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
