DSP OPWDD - Housing Services

Family Residences and Essential Enterprises•Lindenhurst, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) works alongside people supported by FREE to help them achieve personal outcomes. The role supports individuals in developing daily living, professional, and informed decision-making skills while promoting their health and safety. It requires spoken and written English proficiency sufficient to complete training, understand and follow support plans, communicate with care teams and providers, document services and patient information accurately, and comply with health and safety standards. The position includes supporting people in residential settings with personal care, hygiene, companionship, household tasks, errands, and nutritious meal planning or preparation as needed. It also involves transporting clients outside the home in a motor vehicle. The role is performed in person; travel in an agency vehicle is required for agency drivers. FREE may change duties, responsibilities, or essential functions at any time, with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be provided unless they cause undue hardship.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Functional proficiency in spoken and written English.
Proficient writing skills, including basic grammar and spelling.
Ability to work in a team environment with flexibility, keep others informed, and anticipate needs.
Efficiency, organization, and excellent communication skills.
At least 18 years of age.
Valid driver’s license and satisfaction of the agency’s criteria for drivers.
Ability to sit, walk, and stand for prolonged periods of at least 8 hours.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to reach with hands and arms.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or stand on a stool as needed.
Ability to lift 50 pounds at a time.

Nice To Haves

Experience performing related job duties.
Proficient computer skills.

Responsibilities

Help people identify and realize their personal life goals.
Advocate with people supported in a variety of situations.
Teach people supported new life skills.
Partner with people supported to promote their health and safety.
Help people overcome barriers to establishing and maintaining relationships and valued social roles.
Work with people supported and the interdisciplinary team to develop service plans that support personal life goals.
Provide positive behavior support as necessary.
Prevent, recognize, and report abuse toward people supported.
Accurately document service provision, daily notes, and other required information.
Promote and support community involvement.
Transport clients to locations outside the home, such as physicians’ offices or outings, using a motor vehicle.
Perform other healthcare-related tasks as needed.
Complete and process required paper and electronic documentation accurately, promptly, and in accordance with quality and compliance standards.
Administer bedside or personal care as needed in the residential setting.
Assist with personal care and hygiene as needed.
Provide companionship, personal care, or help adjusting to new lifestyles during incapacitation, family disruption, or convalescence.
Perform housekeeping duties, including cooking, cleaning, washing clothes or dishes, and running errands.
Plan, shop for, or prepare nutritious meals, or assist individuals with these activities.
Communicate respectfully with people supported, supervisors, team members, and community members.
Protect confidential information in accordance with FREE policies.
Meet safety training requirements, follow safety policies, report unsafe conditions, and help prevent accidents and health or safety risks.
Meet job requirements for participating in or delivering training.
Follow FREE’s ethical standards, Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and applicable laws and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.