Direct Support Professional (CLS)
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional provides ongoing support to people living in the Community Living Services program to help maintain a high quality of life. The role promotes the agency’s mission and guiding principles while supporting individuals’ independence, engagement, health, safety, and overall wellbeing. Support may include self-care routines, household chores, socialization, meal preparation, medication administration, community participation, and transportation. The position implements and documents treatment plans and other agency materials, participates in interdisciplinary and house meetings, and helps individuals work toward their selected valued outcomes. It also includes mentoring new Direct Support Staff, maintaining required certifications and training, and following scheduling, overtime, and staffing policies. The role is subject to successful completion of a fingerprint and 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.
- Successful completion of a fingerprint and criminal background check.
- Complete Personal Outcome Measures (POM) training before conducting evaluations and assessments.
Responsibilities
- Provide guidance and support to individuals with intellectual and other disabilities, using only the level of support needed to promote independence and participation in daily routines.
- Support individuals in becoming active community members and in maintaining and building natural supports and relationships.
- Help individuals complete household chores and participate in those chores as needed to maintain a safe and clean home.
- Follow treatment plans and use the adaptive and safety equipment required for each individual.
- Support meal preparation and teach concepts such as diet adherence, portion control, and cooking skills.
- Administer medications according to AMAP policies and procedures.
- Implement and document treatment plans and other 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 achievements 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
