Direct Support Professional 1:1 (Shoreham)
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional provides one-to-one supervision and ongoing support to people so they can participate in their daily lives and maintain a high quality of life. Support includes self-care, health, safety, household activities, socialization, meal preparation, and progress toward individual goals. The role implements and documents habilitation and clinical service plans, follows treatment plans, and uses required adaptive and safety equipment. The position also supports a safe and clean home, reports incidents and suspected abuse or neglect in accordance with agency procedures and mandated-reporter requirements, and complies with applicable regulations, policies, and training. The Direct Support Professional participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, transports or accompanies people to appointments and outings, and mentors new Direct Support Staff. The agency emphasizes inclusion, respect for cultural differences, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Requirements
- Valid New York State Driver’s License that meets agency insurance standards and is maintained throughout employment.
- Successful completion and maintenance of SCIP and CPR status.
- Ability to communicate and understand written and oral directives and information.
- Excellent team-player skills and a positive attitude.
- Successful completion of a fingerprint and criminal background check due to regular and substantial unsupervised or unrestricted physical contact with people receiving services.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
Responsibilities
- Practice and promote the agency’s mission in every interaction.
- Provide one-to-one supervision of an assigned individual and implement and document progress on habilitation and clinical service plans.
- When the one-to-one assignment is absent, support people with self-care routines, health, safety, household chores, socialization, and overall well-being.
- Support people with feeding, showering, dressing, and diapering as needed.
- Help maintain a safe and clean home by supporting and participating in household chores.
- Follow treatment plans and use the adaptive and safety equipment required for each person.
- Report and document events that may affect a person’s health, safety, or well-being, including allegations of abuse, injuries, and broken equipment.
- Report suspected abuse or neglect to the Justice Center as a mandated reporter and follow agency incident policies and procedures.
- Comply with federal and New York State regulations, agency policies and procedures, the employee handbook, and program training requirements.
- Support meal preparation by teaching diet adherence, portion control, and cooking skills.
- Arrive by the start of scheduled shifts and follow agency policies regarding call-offs and overtime.
- Implement and document treatment plans and related materials using Medisked or paper records, including goals, valued outcomes, medical case notes, communication logs, bowel movement and menses charts, and transportation logs.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss progress and goal achievements and exchange information and ideas.
- Accompany or transport people safely to medical appointments, shopping, recreational outings, programs, and other destinations.
- Mentor new Direct Support Staff by demonstrating supportive routines and reviewing training manuals.
- Purchase clothing, grooming, and other personal items to meet residents’ daily living needs and requests.
- Perform other related duties as requested by the supervisor.
- Promote an open and inclusive environment and demonstrate commitment to understanding cultural differences and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
