DSP - Pelham Manor
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in residential services, helping them pursue their goals and interests and participate in their community. The role promotes individuals’ health, safety, independence, daily living skills, social development, and overall wellbeing while ensuring their plans of care are followed. The DSP provides supervision, administers medication as prescribed, assists with personal care and household tasks, supports community activities and appointments, documents progress, and works cooperatively with clinical staff. The position also includes maintaining the residential unit, preparing balanced meals, transporting and escorting individuals, and keeping required certifications current. The role is based in Pelham Manor.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid NY, NJ, CT, or PA driver’s license with 6 points or less.
- Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities.
- Demonstrated strong commitment to safety.
Nice To Haves
- AMAP certification.
- SCIP certification.
- CPR certification.
- First Aid certification.
Responsibilities
- Ensure appropriate supervision and the health and safety of individuals, and implement Individual Plans of Protective Oversight.
- Advocate for individuals in the community, including at medical appointments, church, and recreational activities.
- Ensure each individual’s plan of care is implemented.
- Administer individuals’ medication as prescribed.
- Assist with daily living skills, including personal hygiene, food preparation, housekeeping, laundry, and shopping.
- Maintain the facility in compliance with OPWDD and COA standards.
- Facilitate individuals’ learning and skill training in fire safety.
- Implement and document individuals’ goals.
- Complete daily progress notes and other individual logs.
- Maintain current CPR/First Aid, SCIP, and AMAP certifications.
- Provide an atmosphere conducive to positive behavior.
- Observe and report regressive or unusual behavior and work cooperatively with clinical staff.
- Plan and prepare balanced meals.
- Clean and maintain the residential unit.
- Assist individuals with purchasing groceries, clothing, hygiene supplies, and other needed items.
- Attend appropriate workshops, trainings, and meetings.
- Assist in providing spiritual development and ethical and moral values.
- Transport and escort individuals to recreational activities, medical appointments, home visits, and other activities.
- Assist individuals in developing social skills.
- Remain on shift until relief has arrived.
- Complete other job-related tasks as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
