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About the Role

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for supporting persons receiving services while promoting their personal, physical, and emotional wellbeing. The primary role of the DSP is to work alongside the people we support to help them achieve their personal goals. The DSP ensures the delivery of Habilitation services, service plans, or other OPWDD supports and documents and verifies daily data collection.

Responsibilities

Adhere to all regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols set forth by NY OPWDD, NY Justice Center, Centers for Medicare/Medicaid, and Abbott House.
Establish positive working relationships with persons receiving services, co-workers, management, and the public.
Maintain a professional demeanor when interacting with parents, guardians, and other professionals.
Learn and demonstrate skills outlined in the DSP Code of Ethics and DSP Core Competencies.
Implement outlined Habilitation and Behavioral Support plans/programs and documents accordingly.
Assist with personal care of persons receiving support as needed.
Attend and successfully complete all required training in accordance with SPDD Training Policy.
Administer prescribed medications to persons receiving supports after successful completion of AMAP medication administration course.
Assist individuals with planning and participating in community activities.
Drive agency vehicles for transportation of persons receiving supports and adhere to all related vehicle operation policies.
Maintain a safe and clean environment by adhering to sanitary and infection control procedures.
Remain awake and alert during the entirety of each assigned shift.
Ensure residence is cleaned and sanitized.
Intervene and address any problem that may be occurring.
Report all incidents in a timely manner as required.
Participate in scheduled program meetings, i.e., staff meetings, in-service trainings, and other meetings as required.
Provide support/coverage to other than assigned area as needed.
Perform all necessary activities assigned to further the agency’s mission.

Requirements

The Direct Support Professional must be able to use a computer and learn software programs.
The Direct Support Professional is required to operate a fax, copier, scan, and other office equipment.
The Direct Support Professional needs to be able to speak, read, and write fluently in the English language.
The Direct Support Professional must be able to write in the English language using correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc.
The Direct Support Professional must have a valid Driver’s License and be willing to drive agency vehicles.
The Direct Support Professional may frequently lift 0-25 lbs., occasionally lift 25-50 lbs., and rarely lift over 50 lbs.
The Direct Support Professional may frequently push/pull 0-25 lbs. of force, occasionally push/pull 26-45 lbs. force, and rarely push/pull over 45 lbs.
The Direct Support Professional may sit 50-60% of the working day.
The Direct Support Professional may stand 10-20% of the working day.
The Direct Support Professional may walk 10-20% of the working day.
The Direct Support Professional may occasionally stoop.
The Direct Support Professional may occasionally kneel.
The Direct Support Professional may occasionally crouch.
High School diploma or equivalent required.
One-year experience working with people with developmental disabilities preferred.
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.

Skills

Medication administration
Computer proficiency
Office equipment operation
English language fluency (speaking, reading, writing)
Driving
Lifting
Pushing/Pulling
Sitting
Standing
Walking
Stooping
Kneeling
Crouching

Location

Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

One-year experience working with people with developmental disabilities preferred

Education Level

High School diploma or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

$17.00 - $17.74 Hourly

About the Company

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for supporting persons receiving services while promoting their personal, physical, and emotional wellbeing.
The primary role of the Direct Support Professional is to work alongside the people we support in order to help them to achieve their personal goals.
The DSP ensures the delivery of Habilitation services, service plans or other OPWDD supports and documents and verifies daily data collection.