Direct Support Professional Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English including interpreting documents such as safety rules and policy and procedure manuals
• Possess a current and valid NYS drivers license
• High School Diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

• 6 months or more experience in similar role

Responsibilities

• Assist with orientation and training of new staff in all individual program plans, data collection systems and direct care responsibilities
• Act as a “training mentor” to new staff by maintaining communication with the new employee, monitoring their training progress and ensuring they complete their training packet
• Assist in keeping the training packet up to date, making updates when needed
• Obtain and maintain Train-the-Trainer certifications for SCIP-r or CPR/First Aid, providing new staff training and updates in these areas, as requested
• Attend any medical/health related appointments of the residents as needed
• Facilitate active participation of the residents by implementing their individual program plan in their home and community
• Implement behavior support plans and Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP-r) accurately and consistently
• Engage in any necessary lifting, moving and/or positioning tasks for residents
• Facilitate improved gross motor, fine motor and range of motion skills
• Promote and facilitate self-care and personal hygiene
• Assist residents with bathing, toileting, dressing and eating as needed including modeling appropriate behavior, using therapeutic equipment and/or therapeutic feeding
• Perform housekeeping tasks when needed including but not limited to: meal preparation, cleaning, laundry and shopping
• Foster receptive and expressive communication through many different avenues including sign language, pictograms and electronic devices
• Accurately and consistently complete all required documentation in a continuous manner by utilizing PrecisionCare software and in written form, when necessary
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, case reviews, in-service sessions, etc.
• Implement fire, safety and emergency procedures, assisting with fire drills when needed
• Assist with fire drills
• Administer medications to residents
• All other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Train-the-Trainer certifications for SCIP-r or CPR/First Aid provided by the agency
• NYS Medication Administration training provided by the agency
• SCIP-r training provided by the agency
• CPR training provided by the agency
• First Aid training provided by the agency
• All other trainings mandated by the Office for people with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) provided by the agency