Direct Support Professional (CLS)
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional (CLS) supports people living in the Community Living Services program and promotes the agency’s mission and guiding principles. The role provides individualized assistance to maintain quality of life, independence, active participation, health, safety, and overall well-being. Support may include self-care routines, household tasks, socialization, community participation, meal preparation, medication administration, transportation, and implementation and documentation of treatment plans. The position also collaborates with an interdisciplinary team, participates in meetings and training, and mentors new Direct Support Staff. Regular and substantial unsupervised or unrestricted physical contact with people receiving services is required, and employment is subject to successful completion of a fingerprint and criminal background check.
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, which 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.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Provide individualized guidance and support to people with intellectual and other disabilities, using only the level of assistance needed to promote independence and engagement in daily routines.
- Support individuals in becoming active community members and in 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 the 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.
- 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
Education Level
High school or GED
