Direct Support Professional (CLS)

AHRC Nassau • Baldwin, NY

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About The Position

The Direct Support Professional supports people living in the Community Living Services program and promotes the agency’s mission and guiding principles. The role helps individuals maintain a high quality of life through support with self-care, health, safety, household chores, socialization, and overall wellbeing. It promotes independence by providing only the level of assistance each person needs, and supports community participation and relationships. The position embraces diversity, cultural awareness, equity, and inclusion.

The role also supports household routines, meal preparation, medication administration, and implementation and documentation of treatment plans and agency materials. It involves participating in interdisciplinary and house meetings, transporting individuals, mentoring new staff, and maintaining required certifications and training. The position 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. Duties may evolve or change at the organization’s discretion.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Submit a valid New York State driver’s license and maintain qualified driver status throughout employment.
• Transfer an out-of-state driver’s license to New York State within 30 days of hire, if applicable.
• 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; inability to meet these demands may impact employment.
• Successful completion of a fingerprint/criminal background check.
• Complete training on Personal Outcome Measures (POM) before completing evaluations and assessments.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing guidance and support to individuals with intellectual and other disabilities so they can participate in all aspects of their lives, including self-care, health, safety, household chores, socialization, and wellbeing.
• Provide only the level of support necessary to promote each individual’s independence and engagement in daily routines.
• Support individuals in becoming active community members and in maintaining and building natural supports and relationships.
• Help keep the home safe and clean 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 individuals with meal preparation, including 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED