Direct Support Professional Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) strongly preferred but not required.
• One year or more experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Valid NYS driver's license preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Implement individuals’ plans, consistent with their specific services, goals and outcomes.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of activities, both at the program and in the community, that address these goals and outcomes.
• Support and teach individuals according to their services, goals and outcomes.
• Actively engage individuals in skills development, socialization and task participation across all settings.
• Ensure that supports are provided with consideration for each person’s individualized needs and routines.
• Promote and support the inclusion of individuals in their community according to their unique needs, interests, and desires.
• Model and encourage interaction between individuals and community members.
• Foster individuals’ personal growth by assisting in forming and maintaining friendships with neighbors, co-workers and peers.
• Assist in maintaining positive communications with family members, advocates, and service providers as per program needs.
• Transport individuals or assist them in taking public transportation, as required.
• Participate in planning recreational activities and outings.
• Participate as requested in the Program Planning Team (PPT) meetings.
• Document necessary information and data in areas such as medical, behavioral, individualized services, goals and outcomes, fire safety, community inclusion, communication books, etc., ensuring their accuracy and completeness.
• Complete all written reports and documentation on a timely basis.
• Provide appropriate levels of supervision on an individualized basis for staff and individuals, ensuring staff are trained on the LOS for each person.
• Actively engage in all program services such as toileting, showering, behavioral interventions, community inclusion, emergencies, meal prep, physical plant cleanliness, etc. as needed and required.
• Safeguard and respect the confidentiality and privacy of all staff and individuals.
• Report all incidents to program management immediately upon discovery.
• Ensure that equipment and supplies are appropriately and safely stored.
• Clean as frequently and thoroughly as necessary to meet program cleanliness standards.
• Report any hazards or unsafe conditions immediately to supervisor.
• Maintain certification in AMAP, CPR/First Aid and SCIP, as required
• Meet or exceed the DSP Core Competencies Standards by the end of the 1st year of employment.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned, consistent with the scope, responsibilities, and level of the position, and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.

Benefits

• bi-annual discretionary bonus