Direct Support Professional, Certified Day Services

People•Orchard Park, NY

About The Position

Direct Support Professionals support the character, choices, strengths, interests, and needs of the people served while ensuring a safe, healthy, and clean environment. They plan, coordinate, and implement meaningful daily activities that promote independence, inclusion, and productivity, including daily living and personal care activities, games, music, and art. The role also includes community outings, documentation, site upkeep, transportation when authorized, and support with medication administration and crisis-response procedures. Assignments and work functions may vary by department and location. Day Services staff may be assigned partially or fully to a residential or alternate day program site depending on day program service delivery. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver's license that meets agency policy.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend plans and documentation.
Basic computer skills for communication and documentation.
Ability to meet physical requirements including standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, and climbing.
Ability to lift 35 pounds.
Ability to support people receiving services with repositioning, lifting, and transferring as required by their person-centered plan.
Physical agility and ability to react to emergency situations.
CPR certification.
Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP-R) certification as required by regulatory guidelines.
Certification in Medication Administration.

Responsibilities

Respect and maintain the confidentiality of the people served.
Demonstrate a positive and caring attitude toward people served, families, and staff.
Plan, coordinate, and implement daily activities involving daily living, personal care, and person-centered activities that promote independence, inclusion, and productivity.
Complete tasks necessary to ensure the health and safety of each person receiving services.
Safely transport people according to proper procedures when approved to drive.
Work with the group to select community destinations, then schedule and document activities.
Perform daily site cleaning, food preparation, and laundry as needed.
Complete daily documentation and other paperwork promptly and accurately according to OPWDD and agency standards, as applicable.
Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-service training, and other relevant agency meetings and trainings.
Maintain compliance with agency-mandated in-service and online training.
Work assignments as needed within the agency, within the shift and/or other availability; Day Services assignments may include work at a residential or alternate day program site.
Perform CPR and Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP-R).
Record time worked at the start and end of each shift and work the minimum number of accepted hours hired for.
Administer medications and follow proper procedures as required.
Comply with agency policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.