Job Summary
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide essential support to individuals with disabilities. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for people supported by assisting them in daily activities and fostering independence. This position requires a strong commitment to promoting dignity, respect, and empowerment for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Duties
- Assist clients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, and medication administration.
- Implement individualized care plans tailored to each person's needs and preferences.
- Support clients in developing life skills and achieving personal goals.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals, family members, and other support staff to ensure comprehensive care.
- Engage clients in recreational activities that promote social interaction and community involvement.
Experience
- Previous experience working with individuals with disabilities is preferred.
- Knowledge of medication administration practices is essential.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with persons supported and their families.
- Job Brief: The DSP will provide assistance in the development, implementation and evaluation of the participant’s individualized plan. The DSP is responsible to record data as well as maintain records and charts.
Education: High School Diploma or GED. Successful completion of orientation training and medication course.
License: New York State Driver’s License and Agency Insurability
Physical Expectations
This position requires that employees are able to stand and or sit for prolonged periods of time. The employees must also be able to lift and transport consumers and perform all physical aspects of the job.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include - but are not limited to the following:
- Responsible for the individual’s wellbeing
- Assist participants with activities of daily living including toileting, grooming, oral hygiene, meal programs, and specialized medical needs as required.
- Will administer medications and records same.
- Will accompany participants on program trips, or to the emergency room, as assigned.
- Will participate in special program/projects as assigned.
- Implement participant’s individual treatment plans, including recreation, following prescribed methodologies.
- Monitor participants' wellbeing and report any changes in condition and/or health care concerns to the teacher and/or nursing staff.
- Monitor, prepare, and/or assist in the preparation of participants lunch/snack and report any dietary concern to appropriate staff.
- Implement participant’s individual behavior plan, as specified, by following prescribed methodologies.
- Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with team members.
- Assist team members in the evaluation of participants.
- Prepare/setup classroom and learning environments for daily activities prior to participant’s arrival, as assigned.
- Maintain cleanliness and safety of assigned work area.
- Notify the teacher or supervisor of any safety concerns immediately upon becoming aware of them.
- Facilitation in the utilization of special equipment.
- Follow universal precautions.
- Participate in fire and evacuation drills.
- Maintain records and charts for each participant by entering required information (goal/data sheets, behavioral data sheets).
- Complete and respond to all requests for information including Incident Reports.
- All actions should follow those prescribed in the Department Policies and Procedures Manual.
- Attend mandatory in-service and specialized training programs as assigned.
- Demonstrate legal and ethical conduct.
- All actions should adhere to those prescribed in the Agency Employee Handbook or Employees Updates.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Join our team as a Direct Support Professional and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Shift availability:
Ability to Commute:
- Fishkill, NY 12524 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Fishkill, NY 12524: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
