DSP- Day Hab

Ibero-American Action League, Inc.•City of Rochester, NY

About The Position

Summary: Under the supervision of the Day Habilitation Coordinator, the Direct Support Professional is responsible for ensuring delivery of quality services to all consumers served. The Direct Support Professional will be part of an Interdisciplinary Treatment Team. Essential Functions: Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Counsel consumers while providing supervision, training and assistance in accomplishing activities of daily living and independent living skills. Physically assist/coach consumers with toileting and other personal hygiene needs on a daily basis. Mains up-to-date program notes, outcome notes and billing for each consumer assigned on a daily basis. As needed, transports consumers to various activities, including volunteer activities. Transports consumers back and forth to program on a daily basis. Maintain agency vehicle to ensure safety. Submits all gas receipts to Coordinator. Assists consumers in and out of the van during activities. Ensures that fire safety needs are met, including participation in quarterly fire drills or as needed. Ensures the safety of consumers at all times. Ensures the facility is clean and notifies maintenance staff and/or supervisor of any issues. Attends mandatory training and/or meetings as scheduled. Mains up to date all necessary first aid and CPR certifications. All other duties as assigned by the supervisor. Authority: This position exercises considerable initiative and independence in setting goals, accomplishing activities and completing consumer outcomes. Under the general supervision of the Program Coordinator, the Direct Support Professional Day Habilitation will maintain a professional and responsible work environment for the program.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Valid NYS driver’s license
6 months experience working with community human service providers and working with Developmentally Disabled population
A combination of training and experience other than the specified, if judged to be adequate for the job, may be accepted by the President and CEO

Nice To Haves

Bilingual preferred, not required
Basic cooking skills

Responsibilities

Counsel consumers while providing supervision, training and assistance in accomplishing activities of daily living and independent living skills.
Physically assist/coach consumers with toileting and other personal hygiene needs on a daily basis.
Maintains up-to-date program notes, outcome notes and billing for each consumer assigned on a daily basis.
As needed, transports consumers to various activities, including volunteer activities.
Transports consumers back and forth to program on a daily basis.
Maintain agency vehicle to ensure safety. Submits all gas receipts to Coordinator.
Assists consumers in and out of the van during activities.
Ensures that fire safety needs are met, including participation in quarterly fire drills or as needed.
Ensures the safety of consumers at all times.
Ensures the facility is clean and notifies maintenance staff and/or supervisor of any issues.
Attends mandatory training and/or meetings as scheduled.
Maintains up to date all necessary first aid and CPR certifications.
All other duties as assigned by the supervisor.