Direct Support Professional - Citizens
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional provides ongoing support to people living in the Residential Services program to maintain a high quality of life. Support includes self-care routines, health, safety, household chores, socialization, and overall well-being. The role promotes independence and engagement, community participation, and the maintenance of natural supports and relationships. The employee is expected to practice the agency’s mission and guiding principles, value diversity, and help create an open and inclusive environment that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion. The position includes supporting treatment plans and medication administration, documenting progress and agency materials, providing transportation, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, and mentoring new Direct Support Staff. It requires regular and substantial unsupervised or unrestricted physical contact with people receiving services and successful completion of a fingerprint/criminal background check. Training on Personal Outcome Measures (POM) is required before completing evaluations and assessments.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Valid New York State driver’s license and maintenance of qualified driver status throughout employment.
- Ability to communicate and understand written and oral directives and information.
- Ability to meet physical demands, which may include lifting and transferring children and/or adults.
- Successful completion of a fingerprint/criminal background check.
- Complete Personal Outcome Measures (POM) training before conducting evaluations and assessments.
Responsibilities
- Provide guidance and support to people with intellectual and other disabilities, using only the level of assistance needed to promote independence and participation in daily routines.
- Support people in becoming active community members and maintaining and building natural supports and relationships.
- Help maintain a safe, clean home by supporting and participating in household chores as needed.
- Follow treatment plans and use required adaptive and safety equipment to promote independence and protect health, safety, and well-being.
- Support meal preparation and teach diet adherence, portion control, and cooking skills.
- Administer medication 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 goals and exchange information and ideas.
- Transport people to medical appointments, shopping, recreational outings, and other destinations as needed.
- 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
Education Level
High school or GED
