DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL I

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Valid NY State Driver's License
• •Driver's record considered acceptable by the agency and insurance carrier
• •AMAP Certification
• •At least one year of practical experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
• •Possess good verbal, reading, and written communication in English
• •Possession of basic math skills
• •Possession of basic computer skills
• •Able and willing to successfully complete and apply training
• •Possess communication skills that will effectively establish a collaborative relationship with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities
• •Able to effectively teach, model and give support to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities
• •Able to read, write, and interpret written documents
• •Able to work a combination of day, evening, overnight and weekend hours, as needed
• •Able to remain alert and awake on all shifts
• •Able to work cooperatively both independently and as a member of the Residential team
• •Able to multi-task and prioritize duties
• •Able to travel in all weather conditions throughout the counties served
• •Able to maintain absolute confidentiality of all records reviewed including individual's records, employee records and billing records
• •Clear background checks as defined by regulations and policies
• •Provide effective, equitable, understandable and respectful quality care and services that are responsive to diverse cultural health beliefs and practices, preferred languages, health literacy and other communication needs
• •Ability to demonstrate behaviors and attitudes which support agency mission, philosophy, and policies
• •Willingness and ability to foster agency and program wide cooperation and teamwork through use of positive/constructive communication techniques
• •Obtain AND maintain Approved Medication Administration Personnel (AMAP) Certification
• •Administer Medications as written by providers
• •Complete 2nd med checks
• •Schedule appointments as directed by the Residence Manager or Medical Liaison
• •Attend medical appointments as directed by Residence Manager or Medical Liaison
• •Able to lift up to 25lbs
• •Close vision
• •Distance vision
• •Ability to adjust focus
• •Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing, and documentation standards
• •Demonstrate a commitment to the Agency Mission, Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance policies while empowering each person to direct their own life choices
• •Demonstrate full adherence to the Direct Support Professional Core Competencies
• •Assist individuals supported to achieve personal outcomes and to provide person centered supports
• •Able to maintain confidentiality
• •Able to work in a trauma informed care environment
• •Ensure appropriate staff-to-client ratio at all times
• •Implement individual treatment plans and follow as written
• •Ensure proper safekeeping of individual's valuables
• •Report and/or document routine and unusual events including completing daily logs, accident reports, etc. in a concise, understandable, legible and timely manner
• •Correctly follow procedures for mandated reporting and responding
• •Obtain and maintain all required trainings and apply the information to support people served
• •Ensure that people exercise their rights and that rights are not restricted without due process
• •Ensure people are treated with dignity and respect
• •Provide transportation to individuals and business-related travel whether in personal or agency vehicles, following all safety procedures
• •Maintain agency vehicles in a safe, clean and functional condition, reporting any concerns or problems to an immediate supervisor
• •Maintain flexibility in work schedule based on needs of individuals assigned including working overtime and/or covering additional shifts on an emergency basis
• •Participates in relevant Agency meetings and/or trainings
• •Actively pursues development of professional competencies related to job role performance through reading, supervision, in-service training and attendance at conferences and workshops
• •Awareness and active support of the Agency's Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan
• •Supporting the Agency's Core Competency initiatives of being Collaborative and Community Focused, Innovative and Entrepreneurial, and Culturally Competent and Diverse

Desired Qualifications

• •High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred