Direct Support Professional 1:1 (Day Hab)
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional 1:1 (Day Hab) is primarily responsible for managing one volunteer in the Day Program and ensuring that habilitative and clinical service plans are implemented and progress is recorded. The role also supports routine direct-care responsibilities in the activity room and with other volunteers as directed by the Site Manager. If the assigned volunteer is absent, the supervisor determines reassignment. The position assists the volunteer with activities that address maladaptive behaviors or clinical needs and promote independence and social maturity. It also helps manage behavioral crises in the day program and community, requiring proficiency in behavioral management techniques. The employee supports a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment and demonstrates cultural awareness and commitment to equity and inclusion.
Requirements
- Proficiency in verbal, written, and reading skills.
- AMAP and SCIP-R required.
- Maintain a New York State driver’s license and remain a qualified driver under the agency’s driver policy.
- Transfer an out-of-state driver’s license to New York State within 30 days, if applicable.
- Ability to lift and transfer an adult volunteer.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Six months of experience working with the developmentally disabled population preferred.
Responsibilities
- Implement interventions in one volunteer’s Day Hab plan under the direction of the Site Manager, including behavior management, self-care, activities of daily living, recreation, community inclusion, and other assigned activities.
- Maintain program volunteer record books by collecting data, writing narrative notes, and documenting observations to support assessments and evaluations.
- Report changes in volunteers’ behavior and functioning to the Site Manager, PC as needed, and the appropriate clinical department to support safety and protective oversight.
- Attend and participate in scheduled meetings with the Site Manager, as requested, and share information about volunteer status and potential modifications to the volunteer’s clinical plan.
- Attend scheduled in-service training and meetings to develop job-related skills and support ongoing education, communication, and training related to the MR/DD population.
- Report changes in a volunteer’s physical condition, including illness or injury, to the day program’s health office.
- Perform additional responsibilities as requested by the supervisor, including driving and compliance with corporate compliance requirements and COMPASS.
- Complete personal outcome measures training before conducting evaluations and assessments.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
