Direct Support Professional (CLS)
About The Position
Practice and promote the agency’s mission statement and guiding principles in every interaction. Provide ongoing support to people living in the Community Living Services program to help maintain a high quality of life. Support individuals with self-care routines, health, safety, household chores, socialization, and overall well-being. Promote independence by providing only the level of assistance each individual needs to participate in daily routines and valued outcomes. The position embraces diversity, cultural awareness, equity, and inclusion, and helps create a welcoming environment where every individual feels valued. The role includes implementing and documenting treatment plans and agency materials, supporting medication administration under AMAP policies and procedures, assisting with meals, maintaining a safe and clean home, and providing transportation. The employee participates in interdisciplinary and house meetings, mentors new direct support staff, and maintains required certifications and training. This position requires regular and substantial unsupervised or unrestricted physical contact with people receiving services and successful completion of a fingerprint and criminal background check. Training on Personal Outcome Measures (POM) is required before completing evaluations and assessments. Duties may evolve or change at the organization’s discretion.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Submit a valid New York State driver’s license and maintain qualified driver status throughout employment.
- Transfer an out-of-state driver’s license to New York State within 30 days of hire, if applicable.
- 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; inability to meet these demands may affect employment.
- Successful completion of a fingerprint and criminal background check.
- Complete Personal Outcome Measures (POM) training before conducting evaluations and assessments.
Responsibilities
- Provide ongoing guidance and support to individuals with intellectual and other disabilities, supporting participation in self-care, health, safety, household chores, socialization, and overall well-being while encouraging independence.
- Support individuals 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 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 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.
- 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 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
