DSP 1- Direct Support Professional

YAI/NIPD Network • Manhattan, NY

90d • $16 - $18

About The Position

The position involves assisting individuals in maximizing their strengths, interests, and abilities while upholding their personal rights. The role requires patience and tolerance, providing emotional support and building positive relationships. Responsibilities include supporting individuals to meet personal goals that enhance their quality of life, engaging in respectful communication, and facilitating activities that foster social connections within the community. The role also entails overall supervision, protection, and care of individuals, ensuring health and safety, and managing crisis situations in accordance with policies and regulations. The position requires implementing individualized service and behavior support plans, maintaining a clean and safe environment, and assisting with personal care and daily living activities. Additionally, the role involves teaching skills, supporting advocacy, and facilitating ethical decision-making.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to meet essential physical demands of the position.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Enthusiasm for working with people with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• Basic computer skills including email and related systems.
• Must hold or obtain and maintain SCIP-R certification within one year.
• Must hold or obtain and maintain additional required certifications within one year.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Ability to work beyond regularly scheduled hours as needed.
• Must hold or obtain and maintain valid Driver's License and Van certification if required.

Nice To Haves

• HS diploma or its educational equivalent.
• Work or life experience supporting people with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assists individuals in maximizing their strengths, interests, and abilities.
• Supports people to meet personal goals that characterize quality of life.
• Responsible for the overall supervision, protection, and care of individuals.
• Ensures health, wellness, and safety by providing appropriate supervision.
• Provides support in a variety of settings according to individualized service plans.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized therapeutic environment.
• Utilizes safe handling procedures and implements infection control protocols.
• Assists with personal care and activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Ensures medication is administered as prescribed.
• Teaches and develops skills for individuals.
• Facilitates ethical decision-making and supports self-expression.
• Provides supervision for meal preparation in accordance with dietary restrictions.
• Transports and escorts individuals to various activities and appointments.
• Develops understanding of specialized clinical knowledge for person-specific needs.
• Implements Behavior Support Plans as written by specialists.
• Collects, records, and summarizes data on individuals' observable behavior.
• Observes and reports changes in behavior to the clinical team.
• Serves as a member of a highly effective team, providing feedback and maintaining a solution-oriented approach.
• Completes and maintains necessary trainings and certifications.
• Reviews communication logs and enters data as part of daily operations.
• Complies with all regulatory agency requirements, including HIPAA.
• Reports maintenance and safety concerns to supervisors.
• Utilizes approved training techniques to respond to challenging behavior.
• Provides coverage for other direct support staff as needed.
• May participate in the development of treatment plans.
• Operates YAI motor vehicle for transportation as required.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Compensation range of $16.78-18.31.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Social Assistance
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees