Direct Support Professional - Citizens
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional supports people living in the Residential Services program and promotes the agency’s mission and guiding principles. The role helps people maintain a high quality of life by supporting self-care, health, safety, household responsibilities, socialization, community participation, relationships, and overall wellbeing. Support should be limited to the level each person needs to encourage independence and engagement in daily routines. The position also implements and documents treatment plans and agency materials, supports medication administration and meal preparation, provides transportation, and participates in interdisciplinary and house meetings. It mentors new Direct Support Staff and maintains required certifications and training. The role involves regular and substantial unsupervised or unrestricted physical contact with people receiving services and requires successful completion of a fingerprint and criminal background check. Training on Personal Outcome Measures (POM) is required before completing evaluations and assessments.
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 Personal Outcome Measures (POM) training before completing evaluations and assessments.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Provide guidance and support to people with intellectual and other disabilities so they can participate in daily life, including self-care, health, safety, chores, socialization, and wellbeing, while promoting independence.
- Support people in becoming active members of the community and in maintaining and building natural supports and relationships.
- Help maintain a safe and clean home by supporting and participating in household chores as needed.
- Follow treatment plans and use associated 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.
- Administer medications 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 achievements and exchange information and ideas.
- Provide transportation for medical appointments, shopping, recreational outings, and other needs.
- Mentor new Direct Support Staff by demonstrating support routines and reviewing training manuals.
- Participate in House Meetings and maintain required certifications and training.
- Perform 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
