DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL- DAY SERVICES (HAMBURG)

People Inc.•Orchard Park, NY

11d•$19 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Direct Support Professionals support the character, choices, strengths, interests, and needs of the people served while maintaining a safe, healthy, and clean environment. They plan, coordinate, and implement daily activities that promote independence, inclusion, and productivity, including support with daily living, personal care, games, music, and art. The role includes supporting people in community activities and daily routines, completing required documentation, maintaining health and safety, and assisting with tasks such as transportation, site cleaning, food preparation, laundry, and medication administration where applicable. Work functions and hours may vary by department and location. Day Services staff may be assigned to a residential or alternate day program site depending on service delivery needs.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license that meets agency policy.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend plans and documentation.
Basic computer skills for communication and documentation.
Ability to meet physical requirements, including standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, and climbing.
Ability to lift 35 pounds.
Ability to support people with repositioning, lifting, and transferring as required by their person-centered plans.
Physical agility and ability to react to emergency situations.
CPR certification.
Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP-R) certification as required by regulatory guidelines.
Medication Administration certification, depending on work location.

Responsibilities

Respect and maintain the confidentiality of people served and demonstrate a positive, caring attitude toward them, their families, and staff.
Plan, coordinate, and implement daily living, personal care, and person-centered activities that promote independence, inclusion, and productivity.
Complete tasks necessary to ensure the health and safety of each person receiving services.
Safely transport people when approved to drive, following proper procedures.
Work with the group to select community destinations, and schedule and document those activities.
Perform daily site cleaning, food preparation, and laundry as needed.
Complete daily documentation and other paperwork promptly and accurately in accordance with OPWDD and agency standards.
Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-service training, and other relevant agency meetings and training.
Maintain compliance with required in-service and online training.
Work assignments as needed within the agency and within the employee’s shift or availability; Day Services assignments may include residential or alternate day program sites.
Perform CPR and Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP-R).
Record time worked at the start and end of each shift and work the minimum accepted hours hired for.
Administer medications and follow applicable procedures depending on work location.
Comply with agency policies and procedures and perform other duties as assigned.