Direct Support Professional - Citizens
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional provides ongoing support to people living in the Residential Services program to help maintain a high quality of life. The role supports individuals with intellectual and other disabilities in self-care, health, safety, household chores, socialization, community participation, and overall well-being, providing only the support needed to foster independence and engagement in daily routines. The employee is expected to promote the agency’s mission and guiding principles, embrace diversity, and contribute to an open and inclusive environment. The position includes implementing and documenting treatment plans and agency records, supporting medication administration and meal preparation, helping maintain a safe and clean home, and providing transportation. The Direct Support Professional participates in interdisciplinary and house meetings, mentors new staff, and maintains required certifications and training. The role involves regular and substantial unsupervised or unrestricted physical contact with people receiving services and requires 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.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Practice and promote the agency’s mission statement and guiding principles in every interaction.
- Provide guidance and support to individuals with intellectual and other disabilities in self-care routines, health, safety, household chores, socialization, and overall well-being, while encouraging independence and engagement in daily routines.
- 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 protect individuals’ health, safety, and well-being.
- 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.
- Adhere to 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 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 a fingerprint/criminal background check.
- Complete Personal Outcome Measures (POM) training before conducting evaluations and assessments.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
