Direct Support Professional - New City Day Hab
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) supports people receiving services and promotes their personal, physical, and emotional well-being. The role works alongside individuals to help them achieve personal goals, deliver Habilitation services and other OPWDD supports, and document and verify daily data collection. The DSP follows applicable regulations and agency procedures; builds positive, professional relationships with individuals, colleagues, management, families, guardians, and other professionals; and implements Habilitation and Behavioral Support plans. The position may involve personal care, medication administration after completing the required AMAP course, community activities, and transportation in agency vehicles. The DSP helps maintain a safe, clean, and sanitary environment, reports incidents, attends required meetings and training, and may provide coverage outside the assigned area. This position is contracted for 40 hours per week. Additional time after some shifts may be required if relief staff have not yet arrived.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to drive agency vehicles.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in English.
- Ability to represent oneself and the agency professionally and courteously.
- Ability to know, understand, and continually practice the agency’s Standards of Conduct.
- Completion of state- and agency-mandated training.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Follow regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols set by NY OPWDD, the NY Justice Center, Centers for Medicare/Medicaid, and Abbott House.
- Establish positive working relationships with people receiving services, coworkers, management, and the public, and maintain a professional demeanor with families, guardians, and other professionals.
- Learn and demonstrate skills outlined in the DSP Code of Ethics and DSP Core Competencies.
- Implement Habilitation and Behavioral Support plans and programs, and document accordingly.
- Assist with personal care as needed.
- Attend and successfully complete required training in accordance with agency policy.
- Administer prescribed medication after successful completion of the AMAP medication administration course and maintain certification as required.
- Assist individuals with planning and participating in community activities.
- Drive agency vehicles to transport people receiving services and follow vehicle operation policies.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and sanitary environment, including cleaning and sanitizing the residence and following infection-control procedures.
- Remain awake and alert throughout each assigned shift.
- Intervene in and address problems that occur, and report incidents promptly as required.
- Participate in scheduled program meetings, staff meetings, in-service training, and other required meetings.
- Provide support or coverage outside the assigned area as needed.
- Perform assigned activities that further the agency’s mission.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
