DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Citizen Advocates, Inc.•Village of Malone, NY

2d•$16 - $16

About The Position

A Direct Support Professional ensures individuals' health, safety and welfare, enhances the quality of individuals' lives, and supports community inclusion.

Requirements

Confidentiality
Putting individuals first
Building and maintaining positive relationships
Professionalism
Ethical conduct
Organization
Must be able to lift fifty (50) pounds, move intermittently throughout the day, provide personal care to clients, work in stressful situations, and work in a team environment.
One year experience working with people with developmental disabilities/mental health needs.

Responsibilities

Ensure adequate food, shelter and clothing is available for each resident.
Provide first aid and nursing assistance as necessary or as requested by nurse or supervisor, reporting nursing and medical needs to a supervisor as needed.
Provide individual assessment and instruction to residents in daily living skills.
Lift, transfer and position as prescribed.
Prepare meals, involving residents in preparation.
Intervene and assist in crisis situations, accessing appropriate resources as needed.
Provide support for community outings.
Monitor and dispense medications and adhere to physician’s orders.
Provide programming as written by Program Coordinator.
Communicate programming information to Program Coordinator and Manager as needed.
Ensure staffing ratios are met at all times.
Demonstrate cultural beliefs in daily interactions.
Utilize the least restrictive prompting at all times.
Follow behaviors plans and crisis management plans as written.
Participate in staff, team, and residence meetings.
Attend appropriate training in accordance with the agency's personnel policies and maintain required certifications.
Perform any related duties as assigned.
Contemporaneously and accurately document programming as per policy and procedure manual.
Accurately document client care and medical information as prescribed.
Assist with residence cleanliness and upkeep as instructed.
Follow universal precautions protocols.
Demonstrate flexibility with scheduling.
Protect client confidentiality.
Participate in required trainings.
Professionally represent Citizen Advocates, Inc. with families, other organizations and the community.
Follow program policy and procedure manual as written.