Direct Support Professional (CLS)
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional supports people living in the Community Living Services program to maintain a high quality of life. The role promotes the agency’s mission and guiding principles while supporting individuals with self-care routines, health, safety, household chores, socialization, and overall well-being. Support should be tailored to each individual, providing only the level of assistance necessary to promote independence and engagement in daily routines. The position embraces diversity, cultural awareness, equity, and inclusion, and helps individuals participate in their communities and maintain meaningful relationships. Duties also include following treatment plans, documenting support and progress, assisting with medication administration and meal preparation, providing transportation, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. The employee mentors new staff, attends house meetings, and maintains required training and certifications. The role requires successful completion of a fingerprint/criminal background check due to regular and substantial unsupervised or unrestricted physical contact with people receiving services. Training on Personal Outcome Measures is required before completing evaluations and assessments.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Submit a valid New York State driver's license and maintain qualified driver status throughout employment.
- If holding an out-of-state driver's license, transfer it to New York State within 30 days of hire.
- 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/criminal background check.
- Complete Personal Outcome Measures training before conducting evaluations and assessments.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Provide guidance and support to individuals with intellectual and other disabilities, encouraging participation in daily life and providing only the assistance needed to promote independence.
- Support individuals in becoming active members of the community and in maintaining and building natural supports and relationships.
- Help maintain a safe, clean home by supporting individuals with household chores and participating in chores as needed.
- Follow treatment plans and use the adaptive and safety equipment required for each individual.
- Support meal preparation and teach diet adherence, portion control, and cooking skills.
- Assist individuals with medication administration 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 achievement and exchange information and ideas.
- Transport individuals to medical appointments, shopping, recreational outings, and other destinations as needed.
- Mentor new Direct Support Staff by demonstrating supportive 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
Education Level
High school or GED
