Individual Support & Community Specialist Comm Exp
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Work directly with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a day program setting to provide person centered support; promoting confidentiality, privacy, human dignity, uniqueness, and physical and emotional well-being while supporting the individual to lead a self-directed life. Support people to develop and maintain relationships, advocate for justice, fairness and equity and full community participation. A DSP will show respect, integrity and responsibility for the individuals they support, other staff members and the community they work in.Minimum Education and Experience* High school diploma/G.E.D. required. Minimum of 6 months experience working with adults with disabilities. Experience in a sheltered workshop setting, vocational program, day habilitation or day treatment program desired.Licensure/Certification* Valid NYS driver's license required* Must maintain current required certifications as designated by the agency including but not limited to: AMAP, SCIP-R, First Aid/CPROther Skills/Knowledge/Experience* Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining effective levels of consumer service* Ability to stay calm and level-headed under pressure and still perform well* Must demonstrate good judgment, sensitivity, objectivity and tact* Good verbal and written communication skills* Ability to foster teamwork between all team members via open communication, sharing of responsibilities, and a positive, constructive attitude.* Ability to complete the agency's on-boarding training program.* Basic computer literacy, including use of email, Microsoft office and internetPhysical Requirements* Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, push, pull, lift, climb and kneel* Exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently.* Use medical equipment such as Hoyer, SARA lifts, push/pull wheelchairs and carts (grocery)* Housecleaning duties such as laundry, vacuuming, cleaning showers/tubs, dishes, taking out garbage, yard work and preparing meals, shoveling snow, cleaning room