Sr Day Support Professional
About The Position
The Sr Day Support Professional writes Staff Action Plans and ensures person-centered services are implemented for each individual, including services, goals, and outcomes connected to program-based activities and community inclusion. The role is directly responsible for individuals’ overall physical and emotional well-being and oversees DSPs in delivering individualized support. The position involves planning and participating in program and community activities, promoting choice and self-determination, advocating for individuals, supporting relationships and community inclusion, and maintaining communication with families, advocates, and service providers. It also includes transporting individuals as required; coordinating, documenting, and distributing plans and meeting records; training staff; completing monthly summaries; maintaining accurate records; responding to incidents; and ensuring appropriate supervision, safety, equipment, and program cleanliness. The employee must meet or exceed DSP Core Competencies Standards by the end of the first year and maintain AMAP, CPR/First Aid, and SCIP certifications as required. Other job-related duties may be assigned in keeping with the position’s scope and applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid NYC Driver’s License.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in the field, including supervision and paperwork.
- At least 2 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Maintain AMAP, CPR/First Aid, and SCIP certifications as required.
- Meet or exceed DSP Core Competencies Standards by the end of the first year of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or equivalent.
- Prior staff supervision experience.
Responsibilities
- Oversee DSP implementation of individuals’ plans in line with their services, goals, and outcomes.
- Participate in planning and implementing program and community activities that address individuals’ goals and outcomes.
- Promote choice and self-determination and ensure services and goals reflect what individuals want for themselves.
- Ensure DSPs support and teach individuals according to their plans, and actively engage individuals in skills development, socialization, and task participation.
- Ensure supports account for each individual’s needs and routines.
- Promote community inclusion, model interaction with community members, and help individuals form and maintain friendships.
- Maintain positive communication with family members, advocates, and service providers as needed, and act as an advocate for individuals.
- Transport individuals using agency vehicles or assist them with public transportation as required.
- Plan monthly community outings and in-house activities with the team, and be prepared to accompany individuals into the community while overseeing DSPs.
- Participate in program planning meetings and create Staff Action Plans with the team.
- Enter plans for review in Precision Care and submit them to the supervisor for approval; review meeting notes and life plans for consistency.
- After six-month meetings and plan approval, distribute Staff Action Plans to care managers, residences, and families within required timeframes.
- Upload meeting documents, including sign-in sheets, minutes, and proof of plan dissemination, into Precision Care.
- Train staff on plans and document the training.
- Complete and ensure accurate documentation of medical, behavioral, individualized service, goal, outcome, fire safety, community inclusion, and communication-book information.
- Complete monthly summaries by the 10th of each month and ensure required documents in individuals’ program books are current and uploaded into Precision Care.
- Provide individualized supervision for staff and individuals and ensure staff are trained on each person’s level of supervision (LOS).
- Participate in program services as needed, including toileting, behavioral interventions, community inclusion, emergencies, and maintaining cleanliness.
- Immediately report incidents to program management, safeguard individuals, assist with required paperwork, and support the program coordinator with safeguards, protective measures, and notifications.
- Ensure occurrence reports are reviewed, accurately completed, and given to the program nurse or coordinator on the same day.
- Ensure equipment and supplies are appropriate, in good condition, and safely stored.
- Oversee cleaning of the program area and ensure it meets cleanliness standards.
- Immediately report hazards or unsafe conditions to the supervisor.
- Meet or exceed DSP Core Competencies Standards by the end of the first year of employment.
- Maintain AMAP, CPR/First Aid, and SCIP certifications as required.
- Perform other job-related duties consistent with the position’s scope and applicable requirements.
Benefits
- Paid vacation, sick, and personal days, and holidays.
- 403(B) retirement plan with employer contribution.
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Flexible spending accounts for dependent care, medical, parking, and transit.
- Employee appreciation programs and events.
- Tuition assistance program.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Gympass discount.
- Verizon Wireless discount.
- BJ’s Membership discount.
- Discounts on Broadway tickets, movie tickets, theme parks, sporting events, gift certificates, and more.
- Bi-annual discretionary bonus may be part of the total compensation package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
