Direct Support Professional (CLS) - Complex Support Program
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional (CLS) provides ongoing support to people who live in the Community Living Services program, promoting the agency’s mission and guiding principles and helping individuals maintain a high quality of life. Support includes self-care routines, health, safety, household chores, socialization, and overall well-being. The position provides only the level of assistance each person needs to foster independence and engagement in daily life. The role supports individuals with intellectual and other disabilities in becoming active community members and maintaining and building natural supports and relationships. It includes following treatment plans; using adaptive and safety equipment; supporting meal preparation and medication administration; implementing and documenting treatment plans and agency materials; participating in interdisciplinary and house meetings; providing transportation; and mentoring new Direct Support Staff. The position is subject to successful completion of a fingerprint/criminal background check. Training on Personal Outcome Measures (POM) is required before completing evaluations and assessments.
Requirements
- 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, which may include lifting and transferring children and/or adults.
- Successful completion of a fingerprint/criminal background check.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide ongoing guidance and support to individuals with intellectual and other disabilities so they can participate in self-care, health, safety, household chores, socialization, and other aspects of their lives, 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 individuals complete household chores and participate in chores as needed to maintain a safe and clean home.
- Follow treatment plans and use corresponding adaptive and safety equipment to promote independence and protect individuals’ health, safety, and well-being.
- Support meal preparation by teaching diet adherence, portion control, and cooking skills.
- Assist with medication administration according to AMAP policies and procedures.
- Implement and document treatment plans and agency materials, including residential habilitation goals, medical case notes, and communication logs.
- Adhere to overtime, scheduling, and minimum staffing policies and procedures.
- Attend and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss individual progress and goal achievements and to 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
Education Level
High school or GED
