Direct Support Professional (Citizens) - Complex Support Program
Citizens Options Unlimited · Medford, NY, US
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About the Role
Practice and promote the agency’s mission statement and guiding principles. Provide ongoing support to ensure a high quality of life for individuals in the Residential Services program, assisting with self-care, health, safety, household chores, socialization, and overall wellbeing.
Responsibilities
- Provide ongoing guidance and support to individuals with intellectual and other disabilities to ensure active participation in their lives.
- Support individuals in becoming active community members and building natural supports.
- Ensure a safe and clean home environment by assisting individuals with household chores.
- Follow all treatment plans and utilize adaptive and safety equipment to promote independence and well-being.
- Support individuals in preparing meals, teaching concepts like diet adherence and cooking skills.
- Assist individuals with medication administration according to policy.
- Implement and document treatment plans and agency materials to help individuals achieve independence.
- Adhere to overtime, scheduling, and staffing policies to ensure quality support.
- Serve as a member of the inter-disciplinary team, attending meetings to discuss individual progress.
- Provide transportation for medical appointments, shopping, and recreational outings.
- Mentor new Direct Support Staff by demonstrating supportive routines and reviewing training manuals.
- Participate in House Meetings and maintain all certification and training expectations.
- Perform other duties as requested by supervisor.
Requirements
- Must submit a valid NYS driver's license and maintain qualified driver status.
- Must have the ability to communicate and understand written and oral directives/information.
- Requires regular and substantial unsupervised or unrestricted physical contact with people receiving services.
- Subject to successful completion of fingerprint/criminal background check.
- Training on Personal Outcome Measures (POM) is required prior to completion of evaluations and assessments.
- Physical aspects may include lifting and transferring individuals; inability to meet physical demands may impact employment.
Skills
- Communication
- Medication Administration
- Training
- Mentoring
Work Type
- Full-time
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred