Sub Direct Support Professional
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) implements person-centered services for individuals, including their services, goals, and outcomes through program-based activities and community inclusion. The DSP is responsible for supporting each individual's overall physical and emotional well-being. This is an on-call position supporting residential programs; it does not have a permanent schedule, and staff are contacted when programs need coverage. The role involves assisting individuals with personal care and daily living, encouraging personal choice and community participation, maintaining a safe and comfortable environment, and collaborating with staff to implement and record care plans. Medication may be administered in accordance with special instructions. The position is physically demanding and may require responding to emergencies to protect individuals' health and safety. Training and certifications must be maintained as required.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or CNA is strongly preferred but not required.
- One year or more of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred.
- Valid New York State driver's license is preferred but not required.
- Ability to stand for extended periods, bend, stretch, and lift bedridden and/or incapacitated individuals.
- Maintain AMAP, CPR, First Aid, and SCIP certifications as required.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma, GED, or CNA certification.
- One year or more of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Valid New York State driver's license.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for, encourage, guide, and teach individuals to express personal choice and participate in the community.
- Assist individuals with personal hygiene, toileting, lifts and transfers, dining, dressing, and meal preparation.
- Support participation in games and recreational programs and coach individuals in developing daily living skills.
- Provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
- Collaborate with staff to implement and record care plans; administer medication when authorized by special instructions.
- Act to ensure individuals' health and safety in emergency situations.
- Attend staff meetings, in-service training, on-site workshops, and external training as directed.
- Maintain AMAP, CPR, First Aid, and SCIP certifications as required.
- Promote community inclusion based on individuals' needs, interests, and desires, and encourage interaction with community members.
- Support individuals' personal growth, including forming and maintaining friendships with neighbors, co-workers, and peers.
- Transport individuals or assist them with using public transportation.
- Maintain positive communication with family members, advocates, and service providers as program needs require.
- Perform other job-related duties consistent with the position and applicable requirements.
Benefits
- A bi-annual discretionary bonus may be included in the total compensation package.
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