Direct Support Professional

Overview

Primary responsibility is the management of one volunteer in the Day Program by ensuring the implementation and recording of the progress of habilitative and clinical services plans.  Also functions as member of activity room staff, by performing routine direct care responsibilities regarding the activity room and other volunteers, as directed by Site Manager.  In the event of the volunteer’s absence, reassignment will be determined by the supervisor.

Assist the volunteer in any and all activities designed to manage maladaptive behaviors and/or clinical needs, and promote independence and social maturity.  Duties will also include assisting in the management of behavioral crisis situations in all areas within the day program and in the community.  Must be proficient in behavioral management techniques.

Responsibilities

Primary duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Assists the Site Manager with the implementation of all interventions outlined in one volunteer’s day hab plan by executing service activities to assist the volunteer in enhancing their independent functioning. This may include ongoing and crisis behavior management; all areas of self-care, a.d.l., recreation; community inclusion, and all other activities as directed by Site Manager and all other supervisory requests.
• Ensures the maintenance of program volunteer’s record book(s) by collecting data, writing narrative notes, and documenting observations, as needed, to ensure accurate assessments and evaluations of one volunteer’s capabilities, deficits, priority need areas, Day Hab plan, and service activities.
• Reports all changes in volunteers’ behavior and functions to Site Manager, PC (as needed) and appropriate clinical department, ensuring safety and appropriate protective oversight.
• Along with the Site Manager attends and participates in all scheduled meetings (as requested); to offer and gather specific information regarding the volunteer(s) status, and to discuss and determine the need for modifications to one volunteer’s clinical
• Develops and improves job related skills by attending all scheduled in-service training/meetings to ensure the ongoing education, communication and training of topics related to the MR/DD population.
• Reports all changes in a volunteer’s physical condition, including any illness and/or injury, by contacting the day program’s health office. This will help ensure that all medical needs are met in a timely manner.
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested by supervisor including driving and adherence to corporate compliance and COMPASS.

Personal outcome measures’ training is required prior to completion of evaluations and assessments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Six months experience supporting people with developmental disabilities preferred
• Proficient in all areas of verbal, written and reading skills
• Will be expected to complete advanced training upon supervisor’s request (i.e. CPR/ Clinical Training etc.); AMAP AND SCIP-R required
• Qualified NYS driver’s license required.

Compensation: 18.5 to 20.5 (USD)