Residential Direct Support Professional - Mendon (Pittsford)

Empowering People's Independence•Pittsford, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Empowering People's Independence (EPI) supports people with developmental disabilities, epilepsy, and brain injury through progressive, tailored care. The Residential Direct Support Professional helps individuals with brain injury, intellectual disabilities, and other neurological disabilities pursue a challenging, stimulating, and dignified life, while advocating and serving as a liaison for their rights and benefits. The role supports individuals’ health, well-being, independence, social inclusion, and personal goals in a safe residential environment. The position is located in Pittsford, New York, and pays $19.50–$25.00 per hour, commensurate with experience. The employee works assigned shifts to maintain appropriate staffing levels and may transport individuals to medical appointments and recreational activities. The role requires compliance with EPI policies, applicable governmental regulations, confidentiality requirements, and required OPWDD training.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft programs, including email and Microsoft Teams.
Ability to navigate electronic documentation programs such as Medisked or Evero.
Ability to use online systems to enter work hours through an electronic timekeeping system and complete online training.
Valid New York State driver's license; a vehicle is required for business travel.
Solid verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate with individuals served and a diverse employee population at various organizational levels.
Ability to use poise, tact, maturity, and diplomacy in difficult or stressful situations to collaborate and resolve issues effectively.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks and customer requests, and meet deadlines.
Ability to talk, hear, stand, crawl, walk, and/or sit for extended periods; twist, bend, use hands and fingers, and stretch with hands and arms.
Close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work with potential exposure to strong odors and changing weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in the human service field.

Responsibilities

Maintain the health and well-being of individuals served, including administering medications as directed by care plans.
Implement behavioral support and treatment plans and support personal goals as directed in care plans.
Maintain a clean and safe living environment through cleaning and physical upkeep of the residence.
Help individuals maintain their households by assisting with laundry, budgeting, and shopping.
Assist with daily living activities, including meal preparation, personal hygiene, toileting as needed, self-care, social and recreational activities, community participation, and domestic skills.
Work assigned shifts to ensure appropriate staffing levels.
Provide positive role modeling for individuals and coworkers.
Transport individuals to medical appointments and recreational activities in accordance with EPI policy.
Maintain accurate, current charting and documentation in accordance with EPI policy and governmental regulations.
Report policy violations to appropriate personnel.
Attend staff meetings as directed to evaluate and promote the effectiveness of individual programs and the general program.
Promote workplace safety in residential homes and while transporting individuals.
Perform other duties assigned by a supervisor or designee within the scope of practice.
Maintain confidentiality and discretion concerning business-related matters.
Complete required company training as mandated by OPWDD at hire and annually thereafter.
Adhere to departmental and company policies and procedures.
Demonstrate EPI's values of integrity, courage, adaptability, and respect.
Participate in committees as able and volunteer at EPI marketing or community events and/or Epilepsy Camps when they do not conflict with EPI.