Direct Support Professional

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with Day Habilitation Program Director and participants to develop and implement a daily schedule
• Assist participants with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
• Treat all participants respectfully at all times
• Engage the participants in appropriate social conversations and self- awareness throughout program hours (including transportation)
• Discuss and implement appropriate behavior and social skills in a variety of settings
• Promote academics, daily living skills, social skills, and vocational skills during program hours (including transportation)
• Participate in developing and completing goals, or valued outcomes of each participant
• Communicate program needs to Director in a timely and effective manner in regards to needed supplies, vehicle maintenance, participant issues, etc.
• Transport individuals to and from program in agency vehicles, and during offsite activities
• Follow all rules, regulations, and laws as set forth by the State of New York and OPWDD in regards to the operation of vehicles and transportation of participants
• Maintain and encourage professionalism with Day Hab participants in the community, and in the building
• Maintain daily and monthly records in accordance with regulatory guidelines including: goal sheets, logs, and any additional paperwork
• Lead sessions on socialization and academics
• Actively engage with participants during all activities through conversation, modeling, and providing direct assistance
• Participate in all JCC and OPWDD trainings as assigned
• Ensure all participant safeguards are met (line of sight protocols, proximity protocols, meal time protocols, fully assist participants, etc.)
• Assist participants with toileting when needed
• Medication Administration
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor
• DSP Core Competency

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a valid NY State Driver’s License
• Experience with in a human service related environment
• Recommended BA/BS degree in Special Education, Social Work, Psychology- or any other Human Service related field

HOURS: Full-time/35 Hours

SALARY RANGE: $30-35K

BENEFITS:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account