Direct Support Professional - 000WK - Thurs-Sat 11PM-9AM

WellLife Network•New York, NY

12d•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

WellLife Network is hiring a Direct Support Professional to support people with developmental disabilities and other support needs in living as independently as possible at home and in the community. The role promotes each person’s social responsibility, independence, dignity, and continued growth, and implements goals established by the interdisciplinary team. Duties include supporting daily living and community activities, providing personal care and mobility assistance, administering or monitoring medication when certified, responding to crises and emergencies, documenting progress and incidents, and communicating with the people served, families, coworkers, and supervisors. The position is based at Hill Street 1 IRA in Brooklyn, New York. Work schedules and locations may change based on the needs of the people served or the program.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency diploma.
Valid New York State driver’s license.
At least one year of driving experience.
Comfort operating a large vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities or other behavioral health disabilities.

Responsibilities

Support activities that promote each person’s social responsibility, independence, dignity, and continued growth.
Implement individualized goals, including budgeting, grooming, nutrition planning, public transportation, community resource use, shopping, and housekeeping.
Safely operate agency vehicles in accordance with agency driving policy.
Complete and perform techniques required for AMAP, SCIP, CPR, and First Aid; employment is conditional on passing the course exams.
Coordinate evacuations and protect safety during emergencies and fire drills, including assisting people on fire escapes and providing first aid.
Administer medication or monitor self-administration as a certified AMAP, and document medication information in the computerized EMAR system where applicable.
Provide crisis intervention and complete incident reporting.
Monitor and document progress using daily checklists, behavior contracts, quarterly summaries, monthly goal forms, progress notes, family contact logs, recreation reports, and clothing and personal-effects inventories.
Enter information about people served into the electronic data system.
Communicate relevant information verbally and in writing to coworkers and supervisors, including through communication logs and incident reports.
Meet with people served and the management team to review progress, identify needs, and update program plans.
Help people research and obtain community resources suited to their needs and goals.
Help plan and follow through on recreational activities, including evening and weekend activities, and accompany people as needed.
Participate in moderate physical activity as part of the recreation program and help plan daily activities and events.
Train people in activities of daily living and other areas, and provide full support when needed, including diaper changing, ambulation, G-tube care, feeding, transfers using a Hoyer lift, showering, shaving, toileting, hand washing, and mouth care.
Attend scheduled staff meetings, mandatory in-service training, and assigned annual meetings.
Serve as a role model for people served in various settings and situations.
Follow up on aftercare and treatment recommendations.
Accompany people served to appointments, including medical and psychiatric appointments, as needed.
Maintain confidentiality.
Perform other duties as requested.