DSP

In Flight•Claverack-Red Mills, NY

About The Position

In Flight, Inc. is a nonprofit that provides home- and community-based support services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The Direct Support Professional (DSP) ensures services meet agency and department standards and reflect respect for the people served, their families, and the agency’s mission. The position supports personal growth, skill acquisition, and community inclusion while honoring individuals’ choices and ensuring services are meaningful. The role is at the Taconic IRA in Craryville. Available schedules include 30-, 38-, and 40-hour shifts, split shifts, and overnight shifts from 11 p.m. to 9 a.m.; per diem, part-time, and full-time opportunities are also available. The stated pay range is $20.25–$22.75, with increases based on experience and education. To retain the $20.25 rate, employees must become medication certified and driver eligible within the first 90 days. Employees may be required to work beyond scheduled hours or be mandated to work additional hours to ensure adequate staff coverage.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Driver’s license acceptable under the insurance company’s regulations.
Pass New York State and OPWDD background clearances.
Attend In Flight orientation in Red Hook.
Ability to document and track information.
Computer proficiency.
Strong observation and feedback skills.
Effective written and verbal communication.
Integrity and honesty.
Professionalism.
Empathy and compassion.
Patience and respectfulness.
Successfully complete required agency trainings, including crisis intervention and prevention, Medication Administration, PR/First Aid, Driver Certification, and Behavior Management.
Become medication certified and driver eligible within the first 90 days to retain the stated $20.25 rate.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including regularly standing and walking, occasionally sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of people in the program.
Complete Residential Habilitation documentation on time and ensure staff service actions are implemented.
Provide nutritious, balanced meals based on the house menu and encourage and assist individuals with shopping and food preparation.
Complete daily routines involving chores, housekeeping, ADL kits, and active treatment; alert the Residence Manager when supplies are needed.
Implement community integration and involvement based on each person’s Residential Habilitation plans.
Maintain the residence’s cleanliness and respect for the people who live there.
Respond to crisis situations and medical emergencies in accordance with agency policy.
After completing the medication administration course, maintain medication certification and dispense medications as assigned.
Assist with personal care and health-related needs, following guidance from the Supervisor, Residence Manager, and Nursing Department.
Assist with residence files and inventories as needed.
Implement behavioral management progress and requirements.
Represent the agency positively to staff, agencies, the community, service providers, and online, including through email and social media.
Follow and implement practices in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Provide transportation to and assistance with medical appointments and lab work, as well as transportation to and from person-centered activities such as church, home visits, and individual or group outings.
Perform other work-related duties requested by supervisors, the Executive Director, or their designee.