Direct Support Professional 2

Overview

At The New York Foundling, we trust in the power and potential of people, and we deliberately invest in proven practices. From bold beginnings in 1869, our New York-based nonprofit has supported hundreds of thousands of our neighbors on their own paths to stability, strength, and independence.  We help children and families navigate through and beyond foster care. We help families struggling with conflict and poverty grow strong. We help individuals with developmental disabilities live their best lives, and we help our neighbors access quality health and mental health services—core to building lifelong resilience and wellbeing. Together, our interrelated programs provide a whole-person, whole-family, and whole-life approach that unlocks solutions for a lifetime.

DSP II works primarily in medical and behavioral settings to implement and maintain treatment plans for persons supported with Developmental Disabilities, focusing on person-centered approaches. They utilize advanced proficiencies and skills to support the Assistant Manager and Residence Manager on a daily basis, providing appropriate supervision, health, and safety for residents, and demonstrating core competencies.

Responsibilities

DSP II works primarily in medical and behavioral settings to implement and maintain treatment plans for persons supported with Developmental Disabilities, focusing on person-centered approaches. They utilize advanced proficiencies and skills to support the Assistant Manager and Residence Manager on a daily basis, providing appropriate supervision, health, and safety for residents, and demonstrating core competencies.

Core Responsibilities:

• Assists with activities of daily living (ADLs) (e.g., personal hygiene, food preparation, housekeeping, laundry, shopping), as well as mobility, which can be particularly important for individuals with physical limitations or medical conditions.
• Executes behavioral support (law enforcement, high needs) and monitoring plans, and manages various medical needs (wound, feeding, respiratory care, colostomy, g-tube, frequent medical visits, barrier-free, wheelchair, dementia/Alzheimer's' s daily transfers, aging 65+), all while fostering independence and community inclusion. 
• Maintain accurate and timely service records of daily activities, medication administration, behavior data, and any incidents, ensuring compliance with regulations and facilitating communication with other team members. Maintains the facility in compliance with OPWDD, Justice Center, and COA standards.
• Ensures community inclusion and integration by facilitating participation in community actions, social events, the advisory board, and recreational opportunities, promoting natural supports, CQL standards, and a sense of belonging.
• Utilizes authorized plans to de-escalate challenging behaviors, Relias, and respond to crises, ensuring the safety and well-being of the individual and others. Participate in Life Plan Meetings and Review Habilitation plans and all oversight documents to ensure value-based outcomes.
• Provides an atmosphere conducive to positive behavior, while observing, reporting regressive behavior, and working cooperatively with clinical staff.
• Manages complex aspects of those with dual diagnosis, attending appropriate workshops, training, and meetings.
• Transport persons to institutions, hospitals, recreational activities, and home visits, and facilitate the day-to-day implementation of needs.

The New York Foundling is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse employee population, the Foundling will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma. CNA preferred. NADSP Certification must be obtained within the probationary period of employment and maintained annually thereafter. AMAP, SCIP, CPR, and First Aid Certifications preferred.
• Valid NY, PA, CT and NJ Driver’s License with 6 or less points
• Communication Skills: Effective and practical verbal, written, and technological communication to interact with persons-supported, families/advocates, and other professionals. 
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess situations, identify potential problems, and develop appropriate solutions.
• Knowledge of Developmental Disabilities: Comprehensive understanding of the needs, challenges, and best practices in supporting persons with developmental disabilities. Experience working with adults that have developmental disabilities.
• Regulatory Compliance: Familiarity with regulatory requirements, custodians and standards governing residential programs for persons with developmental disabilities.
• Organizational Skills: Capacity to organize time effectively, prioritize assignments, and maintain authentic/ contemporaneous records. 
• Professionalism: The ability to handle confidentiality within HIPAA effectively and tactfully with family/advocates, visitors, government agencies, and the public.
• Teamwork: Ability to work effectively as part of a team, collaborating with coworkers to deliver continuity of care and dignity to those served.
• Demonstrated strong commitment to safety.

Education Required

High School / G.E.D.