Direct Support Professional - Westchester Day Hab
$35,360–$36,899 year
On-siteIrvington, New Jersey, United States or Irvington, New York, United States
Job Summary
Support persons receiving services while promoting their personal, physical, and emotional wellbeing alongside co-workers and the public. Implement outlined Habilitation and Behavioral Support plans, document daily data collection, and administer prescribed medications after completing the AMAP course. Assist with personal care, community activities, and transportation using agency vehicles. Maintain a safe, clean environment by adhering to infection control procedures and ensuring the residence is sanitized. Intervene to address problems, report incidents timely, and participate in scheduled program meetings. Remain awake and alert throughout the assigned shift. This role requires a valid driver's license, high school diploma, and one year of experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
Required Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent
- A valid driver's license
- Completion of State and Agency mandated training
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Represent yourself and the Agency in a professional and courteous manner
- Know, understand, and continually practice the Agency's Standards of Conduct
- Must be able to use a computer and learn software programs
- Must be able to speak, read and write fluently in the English language
- Must be able to write in the English language using correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc.
- Must have a valid Driver's License
- Must be willing to drive agency vehicles
- Must be able to lift 0-25 lbs. (frequently)
- Must be able to occasionally lift 25-50 lbs.
- Must be able to rarely lift over 50 lbs.
- Must be able to frequently push/pull 0-25 lbs. of force
- Must be able to occasionally push/pull 26-45 lbs. force
- Must be able to rarely push/pull over 45 lbs.
- Must be able to sit 50-60% of the working day
- Must be able to stand 10-20% of the working day
- Must be able to walk 10-20% of the working day
- Must be able to occasionally stoop
- Must be able to occasionally kneel
- Must be able to occasionally crouch
- Must be able to regularly stand
- Must be able to regularly walk
- Must be able to use hands and fingers, handle, or feel objects
- Must be able to reach with hands and arms
- Must be able to talk and listen
- Must be able to taste or smell
- Must be able to keep balance
- Must be able to remain awake and alert during the entirety of the each assigned shift
- Must be able to operate a fax, copier, scan, and other office equipment
- Must be able to successfully complete all required training in accordance with SPDD Training Policy
- Must be able to administer prescribed medications after successful completion of AMAP medication administration course
- Must be able to learn and demonstrate skills outlined in the DSP Code of Ethics and DSP Core Competencies
Desired Qualifications
- One-year experience working with people with developmental disabilities
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