Direct Support Professional

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for assisting people receiving services to live a full and meaningful life, by providing a wide variety of supports. The DSP encourages, and teaches skills to promote autonomy, community inclusion and provide a safe and healthy environment. Primary Duties And Responsibilities Review, understand and follow each persons plan of protective oversight, Individual Service Plan, safeguards, comprehensive functional assessment (CFA), or other service-related documentation or plan and Behavior Support plans Ensure peoples safety by following Safeguards or Individual Plan of Protective Oversight Support people in their personal care and document as required Prepare food for prescribed diets and assist/monitor people while eating Reposition people in beds or chairs as needed Assist in ambulation and/or transfers with people throughout the day Assist people to participate in community activities of their choice and build or enhance relationships Document on a designated Agency form (ABC Sheet) persons behaviors as required Attend to routine health-care needs of people under supervision of medical personnel Assist / perform household activities: cooking, cleaning, housekeeping, laundry, shopping, etc Maintain a safe and comfortable environment for the people served Assist other team members when the opportunity presents itself, when requested by another team member or assist in emergency situations and routine fire drills Inspect equipment and environment for malfunction / disrepair Communicate questions, concerns or issues to appropriate personnel Perform CPR & First Aid as needed Performs other duties assigned Physical Demands Lifting / Pulling Squatting / kneeling Walking and/or Standing frequently Reaching / Bending Required Qualifications Must be at least 18 years of age OR high school diploma, or equivalent Valid NYS Driver's License, one year minimum of licensed driving experience Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and orally Ability to work flexible hours Fundamental computer skills Job Types and Compensation Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $20.00 - $24.63 per hour Sign-On Bonus Up to $600! Benefits 401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule Day shift Evening shift Holidays Overnight shift Overtime Weekends as needed Shift Availability Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred) #J-18808-Ljbffr