Direct Support Professional (38921)
$41,600–$48,360 year
On-siteElmhurst, New York, United States
Job Summary
Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides counseling, assistance, and training to individuals with developmental disabilities in personal care, travel and social skills, home management and life skills to maximize community functioning. Responsibilities include creating a safe, positive home environment; supporting competency goals per OPWDD timelines; assisting with community activities; documenting health and service records; helping individuals develop social skills for community integration; and performing advocacy while respecting processes and people. The role requires completion of AMAP during probation, potential SCIPR competencies, and certifications in First Aid and CPR; valid NYS driver license; and awareness of physical care duties (e.g., assisting with bathing, feeding, dressing, mobility) as well as documentation and compliance with program standards.
Required Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED
- Minimum 1 year experience working with developmentally disabled population (preferred)
- Valid NYS Driver's License required
- Must complete and obtain AMAP certification during probationary period and maintain AMAP certification
- Ability and willingness to be First Aid and CPR certified
- Ability to obtain SCIPR Competencies and advance to Promote Competencies
- Demonstrated competency in written, verbal and computational skills for documentation
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