Order#: NY1499128
Direct Support Professional - Full-Time Residential

This position is eligible for a $500 signing bonus!! This bonus is earned and payable as follows: 25% ($125) in the pay period following the 3-month anniversary of your employment; 25% ($125) in the pay period following the 6-month anniversary of your employment; and 50% ($250) in the pay period following the one-year anniversary of your employment.

Employment:Full-time 40-hour workweek. Evening/weekend shifts or Overnight shifts

Requirements: High School Diploma or GED. Experience working with special needs population preferred. Valid and clean NYS driver's license. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing. Must obtain and maintain Medical Certification. Ability to complete required training classes.

Summary/Objective: Provides safety and supervision of all individuals focusing on fulfilling the Agency's Mission, Vision and Values and providing services which meet or exceed the goals of the individual, department and the agency

Essential Functions 1. Implements health-related and medication regimens for all consumers in accordance with policies and procedures. 2. Implements behavior treatment plans as written, following documentation protocol as required. 3. Accompanies residents to off-site locations/activities, helping them to access and utilize community resources (i.e. grocery shopping, recreation, entertainment, medical appointments, banking, etc.). 4. Assists residents with planning and accessing recreational and social activities. 5. Provides input regarding assessment and capabilities for team meetings/progress updates, etc. Attends meetings as requested. 6. Acts as a role model for program participants by interacting with others in a professional and respectful manner, dressing appropriately, and using good personal hygiene. 7. Maintains necessary documentation as required and per agency policies. 8. Communicates regularly with agency personnel to provide opportunities for exchange of information and discussion of concerns. Provides feedback to Supervisor regarding resident and/or facility concerns. 9. Assists residents in working toward achievement of their goals, while ensuring adherence to applicable Behavioral Support Plans. 10. Manages crisis situations per agency policies and procedures, contacting Administrator on-call as necessary. 11. Helps to ensure a positive appearance of the facility by assisting with site inspections, timely reporting of maintenance needs, performs general housekeeping and home maintenance activities, etc. 12. Creates opportunities for, and encourages individuals to make as many decisions as possible, ranging from basic choices, such as food and clothing, to long term planning of life goals. 13. Ensures individual care meets or exceeds established standards in areas including personal hygiene, grooming, feeding, care and respect for individual's belongings, room cleaning, and other daily living skills. 14. Provides emergency and first aid treatment, within their scope of training, as needed until relieved by other staff, a professional medical person, or other designated person. 15. Provides emergency and first aid treatment, within their scope of training, as needed until relieved by other staff, a professional medical person, or other designated person. 16. Attends all departmental or other related meetings for those individuals assigned to him/her. 17. Participates and acts as a contributing member in the development and maintenance of person-centered Res Hab plans. 18. Implements and monitors Res Hab Plans as scheduled. 19. Participates in the team decision-making process and carries out decisions consistently. 20. Presents a positive and professional public image. Has a polite and professional interaction with individuals, families, staff, and members of the community.