Direct Support Professional-DH WithOut Walls

Opengate, Inc. • Town of Mount Pleasant, NY

18d • $19 - $20

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP), Certified Day Habilitation supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities at the day habilitation program site and in the community. The role helps people lead richer, self-directed lives and participate in their communities in ways that reflect their interests and abilities. DSPs assist with personal needs and care plans, model socially appropriate behavior, support recreational activities that strengthen life skills, and help maintain a safe and comfortable environment.

The position includes direct care, advocacy, documentation, transportation, assistance with activities of daily living, and participation in treatment planning and training. Employees must complete the required driving course and maintain the certifications and skills needed to provide safe support, including crisis intervention strategies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• Proficient in basic computer skills.
• Able to complete the Opengate driving course and drive Opengate vehicles.
• Able to participate in SCIP-R training and implement its strategies, including physical interventions when necessary.
• Able to lift 50 or more pounds and turn, lift, and assist individuals with movement.
• Frequent standing and walking are required.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience working with the intellectual and developmental disabilities population is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities at the day habilitation site and in the community.
• Help assess the needs of people receiving support and advocate to ensure appropriate services, personal needs, health, and safety.
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly documentation of services and supports, reviewing data for accuracy and completeness.
• Complete Behavior Intervention Reports and Medical Intervention Reports as required.
• Develop a working knowledge of applicable behavior management programs.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment and complete scheduled daily chores.
• Support people in participating in recreational activities.
• Assist with Activities of Daily Living, including personal hygiene, bathing, toileting, grooming, feeding, and other health-related tasks.
• Complete the Opengate driving course and drive Opengate vehicles to transport people receiving services.
• Perform assigned service-delivery tasks, including transportation.
• Maintain money-management protocols for the personal funds of people receiving supports.
• Participate in scheduled fire drills.
• Participate in SCIP-R training and implement relevant strategies, including hands-on or physical interventions when necessary.
• Attend Interdisciplinary Team meetings as requested and participate in ongoing treatment-plan development.
• Attend and complete scheduled training and maintain required certifications.
• Follow applicable federal, state, and local regulatory guidelines for a safe, healthy, and clean work environment, and report health and safety concerns to the supervisor.
• Perform additional tasks assigned by the Supervisor.

Benefits

• Paid training.
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Eligible to enroll in a 401(k) after six months of employment.
• Employer-paid vision and dental premiums.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Generous paid time off.
• Supportive, dynamic team environment where contributions are valued and celebrated.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED