Direct Support Professional - Citizens
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional provides ongoing support to people living in the Residential Services program, helping maintain a high quality of life and supporting self-care, health, safety, household chores, socialization, and overall wellbeing. The role promotes independence by providing only the level of support each person needs to participate in daily routines and valued outcomes. The position also promotes community participation and natural relationships, follows treatment plans, supports meal preparation and medication administration, and documents progress and care. The Direct Support Professional contributes to a safe and clean home, collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, transports people to appointments and activities, and mentors new staff. The role promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and an open environment where employees and people supported can flourish.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Valid New York State driver's license and maintenance of 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 training on Personal Outcome Measures (POM) before conducting evaluations and assessments.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Practice and promote the agency’s mission statement and guiding principles in every interaction.
- Provide guidance and support to people with intellectual and other disabilities so they can participate in self-care, health, safety, household chores, socialization, and other aspects of daily life, while encouraging independence.
- Support people in becoming active community members and maintaining or building natural supports and relationships.
- Help maintain a safe and clean home by supporting and, as needed, participating in household chores.
- Follow treatment plans and use corresponding adaptive and safety equipment to promote independence and protect health, safety, and wellbeing.
- Support meal preparation and teach 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 achievement and exchange information and ideas.
- Transport people supported to medical appointments, shopping, recreational outings, and other destinations as needed.
- Mentor new Direct Support Staff by demonstrating supportive routines and reviewing training manuals.
- Participate in House Meetings and maintain required certifications and training.
- Complete 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
