DSP II - Ermo IRA
$38,293–$42,453 year
On-sitePoughkeepsie, New York, United States
Job Summary
Conduct daily services for individuals with developmental disabilities as outlined in their Individual Service Plans, including hands-on assistance for those with higher medical, physical, or behavioral needs. Supervise residents' daily activities and ensure their safety while administering medications and assisting with personal care, meal preparation, and household maintenance. Provide training in social behaviors, communication, and safety skills, and actively participate in service planning processes. Document attendance, community habilitation notes, and log entries while adhering to agency policies and ethical standards. Maintain cleanliness of living spaces and assist with mobility using appropriate equipment like Hoyer Lifts.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 1 year's experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities
- Clean NYS driver's license that is deemed 'acceptable' by our insurance carrier
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to bend, squat, turn in the knees, pivot and grasp with both hands
- Ability to lift individuals by using appropriate techniques, including but not limited to usage of tools to assist, such as the Hoyer Lift
- Ability to assist individuals in ambulation by providing physical assistance, including use of a gait belt or other equipment where necessary
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
- Ability to push, pull, and maneuver adults in wheelchairs
- Possession of verbal and written communication skills, in English, to ensure adequate regulatory documentation
- Ability to obtain SCIP-R, CPR, SFA, and Med Certification
- Ability to obtain these certifications required
Desired Qualifications
- CNA
- PCA
- SCIP-R certification
- CPR certification
- SFA certification
- Med Certification
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