Location: East Amherst,NY, USA
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: An On-Site Direct Support Professional must be able to consistently and successfully perform all essential functions of the position.
* Ensures that the individuals supported are provided person centered programming and are encouraged and supported in making their own decisions to the greatest extent possible
* Ensures that individuals are offered opportunities to participate in their community to the greatest extent possible and in the most integrated setting appropriate to their needs
* Provides respite services to families/caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities
* Complies with agency Incident Reporting Policies and Procedures
* Manages Behavioral Challenges of individuals served
* Safely transports individuals receiving services to and from program locations
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE - High School Diploma required AND six months combined work, volunteer, internship and/or applicable training and education with the people with developmental disabilities.
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