DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL, CERTIFIED DAY SERVICES at People Inc. | Erie County, NY, US | Rezi

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL, CERTIFIED DAY SERVICES at People Inc.

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL, CERTIFIED DAY SERVICES

People Inc. · Erie County, NY, US

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DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL, CERTIFIED DAY SERVICES

People Inc. · Erie County, NY, US

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About the Role

Direct Support Professionals support individuals' character, choices, strengths, interests, and needs while ensuring a safe, healthy, and clean environment. They plan, coordinate, and implement meaningful activities that promote independence, inclusion, and productivity.

Responsibilities

  • Respect and maintain the confidentiality of the person served.
  • Demonstrate a positive and caring attitude towards persons served, families, and staff.
  • Plan, coordinate, and implement meaningful daily activities, including daily living, personal care, and person-centered activities that promote independence, inclusion, and productivity.
  • Complete all tasks necessary to ensure the health and safety of each person receiving services.
  • Safely transport people following proper procedures when approved to drive.
  • Determine community places to visit with the group and schedule/document these activities.
  • Perform daily site cleaning, food preparation, and laundry as needed.
  • Complete daily documentation and other paperwork promptly and accurately according to OPWDD and agency standards.
  • Attend and participate in general staff meetings, in-service training, and other pertinent agency meetings/trainings.
  • Maintain compliance with agency-mandated in-service and online training.
  • Exhibit flexibility to work assignments as needed at the agency within shift and/or other availability.
  • Perform CPR and Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP-R).
  • Record time worked at the start and end of each shift and work the minimum number of accepted hours hired for.
  • Administer medications and follow proper procedures as required.
  • Comply with all agency policies and procedures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age.
  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Possess a valid Driver's License that meets agency policy.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Ability to read, write, and comprehend plans and documentation.
  • Basic computer skills necessary for communication and documentation.
  • Ability to meet physical requirements including standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, and climbing.
  • Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
  • Ability to support people receiving services with repositioning, lifting, and transferring as required by their person-centered plan.
  • Possess physical agility and the ability to react to emergency situations.
  • Must be certified in Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP-R) as per regulatory guidelines.
  • Must be certified in CPR.
  • Must be certified in Medication Administration.
  • Part-time Direct Support Professionals are required to work a minimum of 15 hours per week and not more than 29 hours per week unless otherwise specified by program.

Skills

  • CPR certification
  • Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP-R) certification
  • Medication Administration certification
  • Basic computer skills

Work Type

  • Part-time

Education Level

  • High School Diploma or GED

Salary/Compensations

  • $19.00-$26.94 per hour

About the Company

  • People Inc. provides services to individuals.