Part-Time Direct Support Professional

HEARTSHARE HUMAN SERVICES OF NEW YORK•New York, NY

22d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) implements person-centered services for each individual, ensuring that services, goals, and outcomes are carried out through program-based activities and community inclusion. The DSP is responsible for supporting individuals’ overall physical and emotional well-being. Under supervision, the DSP advocates for, guides, encourages, and teaches individuals to express personal choice and participate in their communities. The role includes helping with personal hygiene, toileting, lifts and transfers, dining, dressing, meal preparation, recreational activities, and daily living skills, while maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment. The DSP collaborates with staff to implement and document care plans and may administer medication in accordance with special instructions. The position involves responding to emergencies to protect individuals’ health and safety, participating in staff meetings and required training, and maintaining certifications as required. It also includes supporting community participation and relationships, transporting individuals or assisting them with public transportation, and communicating with families, advocates, and service providers as needed. The role is physically demanding and requires standing for extended periods, bending, stretching, and lifting bedridden or incapacitated individuals.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED, or CNA 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.
Ability to stand for extended periods, bend, stretch, and lift bedridden and/or incapacitated individuals.
Maintain AMAP, CPR, First Aid, and SCIP certifications as required.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma, GED, or CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant).
One year or more of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
Valid New York State driver's license.

Responsibilities

Implement person-centered services, goals, and outcomes through program-based and community inclusion activities.
Advocate for, guide, encourage, and teach individuals in expressing personal choice and participating in the community.
Assist individuals with personal hygiene, toileting, lifts and transfers, dining, dressing, and meal preparation.
Support individuals’ participation in games and recreational programs and help them develop daily living skills.
Provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment and take action in emergencies to protect individuals’ health and safety.
Collaborate with other staff to implement and record care plans; administer medication when directed by special instructions.
Participate in staff meetings, in-service training, on-site workshops, and external training as directed.
Maintain AMAP, CPR, First Aid, and SCIP certifications as required.
Promote community inclusion and model and encourage interaction between individuals and community members.
Assist individuals in forming and maintaining relationships with neighbors, co-workers, and peers.
Transport individuals or assist them with taking public transportation.
Maintain positive communications with family members, advocates, and service providers as required by program needs.
Perform other job-related duties consistent with the position and applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.