Direct Support Professional (CLS)
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 and participate actively in their daily routines, valued outcomes, relationships, and communities. Support is provided in areas such as self-care, health, safety, household tasks, socialization, meal preparation, and overall well-being, using only the level of assistance necessary to encourage independence. The position involves following treatment plans, using adaptive and safety equipment, assisting with medication administration under AMAP policies and procedures, and implementing and documenting treatment plans and agency materials. The employee participates in interdisciplinary and house meetings, provides transportation, mentors new Direct Support Staff, and maintains required certifications and training. The role involves regular and substantial unsupervised or unrestricted physical contact with people receiving services and is subject to successful fingerprint and criminal background checks. 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.
- Successful completion of a fingerprint and criminal background check.
- Complete Personal Outcome Measures (POM) training before conducting evaluations and assessments.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Provide guidance and support so individuals with intellectual and other disabilities can participate actively in all aspects of their lives, including self-care, health, safety, household chores, socialization, and overall well-being.
- 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 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 by teaching 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.
- Attend and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss progress and goal achievements and exchange information and ideas.
- Transport individuals to medical appointments, shopping, recreational outings, and other destinations as needed.
- Mentor new Direct Support Staff by demonstrating support routines and reviewing training manuals.
- Participate in House Meetings and maintain required certifications and training.
- Perform other duties as requested by the supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
