Direct Support Professional Overnight Awake - Citizens Driver
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional provides ongoing support to people during overnight and morning hours, including assistance with self-care routines such as toileting, feeding, showering, dressing, and diapering. The role supports health, safety, positioning, and overall well-being to help maintain a high quality of life and promote each person’s chosen life. The position helps maintain a safe, clean home; follows individual treatment plans; uses adaptive and safety equipment; supports morning routines and meal preparation; and assists with medication administration under AMAP policies and procedures. The Direct Support Professional documents services and relevant events, reports suspected abuse or neglect as required, and follows applicable regulations and agency policies. The role also includes transporting people to day programs or job locations using safe driving practices, participating in interdisciplinary team meetings, and mentoring new Direct Support Staff. Overnight staff working 11 p.m.–9 a.m. must have qualified driver status to assist with morning transportation. The position requires successful completion of a fingerprint/criminal background check because it involves regular and substantial unsupervised or unrestricted physical contact with people receiving services.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Qualified New York State driver’s license that meets the agency’s insurance standards.
- Successful completion and maintenance of AMAP status.
- Ability to communicate and understand written and oral directives and information.
- Excellent team-player skills and a positive attitude.
- Qualified driver status is required for overnight Direct Support Professionals working 11 p.m.–9 a.m.
Responsibilities
- Practice and promote Citizens’ mission in every interaction.
- Provide overnight and morning support, including assistance with self-care routines, health, safety, positioning, and overall well-being.
- Support people with household chores and help maintain a safe and clean home.
- Follow treatment plans and use the corresponding adaptive and safety equipment.
- Report and document events that may affect the health, safety, or well-being of people receiving services, including suspected abuse, injuries, broken equipment, and falls.
- Report suspected abuse or neglect to the Justice Center as a mandated reporter and follow agency incident policies and procedures.
- Comply with federal and New York State regulations, agency policies and procedures, the employee handbook, and training requirements.
- Complete and maintain AMAP certification and assist with medication administration according to AMAP policies and procedures.
- Arrive by the scheduled shift start and follow agency call-off and overtime procedures.
- Support morning meal preparation and teach concepts such as diet adherence, portion control, and cooking skills.
- Help people begin the day positively by waking and greeting them kindly and supporting their preferred morning routines.
- Accompany or transport people to day programs or job locations using safe driving practices.
- Implement and document treatment plans and other agency materials using Medisked or paper documentation.
- Attend and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss progress and goals and exchange information and ideas.
- Mentor new Direct Support Staff by modeling supportive routines and reviewing training manuals.
- 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
