Sub Direct Support Professional
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) implements person-centered services for individuals in residential programs, supporting their services, goals, and outcomes through program-based activities and community inclusion. The DSP is responsible for individuals’ overall physical and emotional well-being. This is an on-call, per diem position without a permanent schedule; staff are contacted when programs need coverage. The role involves advocating for individuals and encouraging, guiding, and teaching them to express personal choice and participate in their communities. DSPs support personal care and daily activities, help maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment, and collaborate with staff to implement and document care plans. They may administer medication in accordance with special instructions and must be prepared to respond to emergencies to protect individuals’ health and safety. The DSP supports individuals’ participation in recreational activities, personal growth, and relationships with community members, neighbors, co-workers, and peers. The role also includes transportation or assistance with public transportation, communication with families, advocates, and service providers, and participation in meetings and training. These positions are physically demanding and require standing for extended periods, bending, stretching, and lifting bedridden or incapacitated individuals.
Requirements
- Able to stand for extended periods, bend, stretch, and lift bedridden or incapacitated individuals.
- Maintain AMAP, CPR, First Aid, and SCIP certifications as required.
- High school diploma, GED, or CNA qualification is strongly preferred but not required.
- One year or more of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred.
- Valid New York State driver's license is preferred but not required.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma, GED, or CNA qualification.
- One year or more of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Valid New York State driver's license.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for, encourage, guide, and teach individuals in expressing personal choice and achieving community integration.
- Assist individuals with personal hygiene, toileting, lifts and transfers, dining, dressing, and meal preparation.
- Help individuals participate in games and recreational programs and develop daily living skills.
- Provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
- Collaborate with staff to implement and record care plans.
- Administer medication in accordance with special instructions, when applicable.
- Respond to emergency situations to ensure individuals’ health and safety.
- Attend staff meetings, in-service training, on-site workshops, and external training as directed.
- Maintain AMAP, CPR, First Aid, and SCIP certifications as required.
- Promote individuals’ community inclusion according to their needs, interests, and desires, and model and encourage interaction with community members.
- Support individuals’ personal growth and help them form and maintain friendships with neighbors, co-workers, and peers.
- Transport individuals or assist them with public transportation.
- Maintain positive communication with family members, advocates, and service providers as program needs require.
- Perform other job-related duties consistent with the position and applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
Benefits
- A bi-annual discretionary bonus may be included in the total compensation package.
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