Location: Webster,NY, USA
We are hiring in Webster, NY! Join us at Easterseals NY for an exciting career as a Full Time Direct Support Professional $17.50 hourly wage.
Various Shifts to include evening, overnight and weekend hours.
Position Summary:
Direct Support Professionals assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their community residential home with everyday tasks such as housekeeping, meal preparation, attending appointments and taking them to recreational/social activities and ensure proper supervision levels are maintained. Depending on the needs of the residents, these support professionals may also administer medications, implement a behavioral management plan, and maintain medical records.
Essential Job Functions:
+ Provide direct supervision to individuals in accordance with the treatment plan.
+ Demonstrate competencies in the following areas: Task Analysis, Life Plan/ Staff Action Plan Goal Implementation, Job Coaching/Teaching, Report Writing, and Behavioral Interventions.
+ Facilitate individual's independence in community/centered-based activities, job tasks or in residential activities.
+ Facilitate the development of appropriate social skills and encourage the establishment of social relationships.
+ Develop and coordinate schedules, which reflect integrated opportunities for individuals, geared toward increasing independence, community access and awareness.
+ Assist in development and revision of training plans, Life Plan/ Staff Action objectives and fading plans, .
+ Implement approved training and fading plans, Life Plan/ Staff Action objectives and behavior plans.
+ Observe behavior, skill levels, areas of interest etc. to provide objective information and formulate data-based recommendations.
+ Assure quality control standards in accordance with employer and volunteer expectations as applicable.
+ Provide positive role modeling for individuals.
+ Maintain documentation and prepare reports as required according to approved formats and designated timelines.
+ Maintain documentation and authorization for dispensing medication as applicable.
+ Transport individuals to and from program activities and or appointments in personal vehicle and/or agency van.
+ Provide training in related skills i.e., self-care skills, money management, cooking, social interactions, transportation systems, etc. as approved by the treatment team.
+ Provide services to individuals with varied behavior issues, which may include physical aggression, verbal assault, inappropriate sexual comments, gestures and/or acts.
+ Assist individual with personal care needs when necessary.
+ Communicate pertinent information with the team and support system to allow the individual to receive the maximal benefit from the services offered.
+ Demonstrate appropriate judgement and understanding of client safety while supporting individuals.
+ Follow through with supervisory requests and seek supervision when unclear about expectations.
+ Perform and/or assist with routine household task including meal preparation, housekeeping and outdoor maintenance as applicable.
+ Participate in available training opportunities geared toward expanding knowledge of treatment methods. Twenty hours of training is required per year.
+ Follow all policies and procedures as outlined by the department and agency.
+ Perform additional duties as requested to fulfill the Agency mission.
Education and Experience:
+ High School education or GED required.
+ Two (2) years' work experience preferred.
+ Commitment to providing high-quality services to individuals with disabilities in community and residential settings
+ Able to be medication certified (AMAP).
+ Able to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
+ Valid driver's license for use in regular transportation of program participants.
Mission: Easterseals New York's mission is to spread help, hope and answers-
Easterseals is a standard-bearer for creating equity and access for people with disabilities and other barriers to long term self-sufficiency. For 100 years, Easterseals has been an indispensable resource for people and families living with disabilities. Throughout all life's moments -- from the extraordinary to the ordinary and everything in between -- Easterseals is here to help people and families realize and reach for their full potential.