Direct Support Professional (CLS)
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional supports individuals living in the Community Living Services program to maintain a high quality of life and promotes the agency’s mission and guiding principles. The role provides individualized assistance with daily routines, health, safety, household tasks, socialization, community participation, relationships, and overall wellbeing, using only the level of support needed to encourage independence and engagement. The position also implements and documents treatment plans and agency materials, assists with medication administration and meal preparation, provides transportation, participates in interdisciplinary and house meetings, and mentors new Direct Support Staff. The role requires regular and substantial unsupervised or unrestricted physical contact with people receiving services and successful completion of a fingerprint/criminal background check. 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; inability to meet these demands may impact employment.
- Successful completion of a fingerprint/criminal background check is required due to regular and substantial unsupervised or unrestricted physical contact with people receiving services.
- Complete training on Personal Outcome Measures (POM) before completing evaluations and assessments.
- Maintain required certifications and training.
Responsibilities
- Provide individualized guidance and support to people with intellectual and other disabilities across daily routines, health, safety, household chores, socialization, and wellbeing, using only the support needed to promote independence.
- Support individuals in becoming active members of the community and 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 wellbeing.
- Support meal preparation and teach diet adherence, portion control, and cooking skills.
- Assist with medication administration according to AMAP policy 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 achievement and exchange information and ideas.
- Provide transportation for medical appointments, shopping, recreational outings, and other needs.
- Mentor new Direct Support Staff by demonstrating supportive 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
