Direct Support Professional Self Direction

Description SUMMARY: Assist individuals with developmental disabilities with skill acquisition, retention, or improvement in self-help, socialization, and adaptive skills. Assists in the development and attainment of life goals. Provides support and services to individuals to attain independence, productivity, and integration. RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides individualized care as outlined in the service plan. Prepares documentation and submits reports as required, including accurate and legible time sheets and travel documents for timely billing and reimbursement. Attends all established or assigned meeting and trainings. (To begin the job, a 3 day orientation is necessary.) Provides First Aid/CPR as requested by the participant. Provides safe transport as requested by the participant. Maintains confidentiality of person served. Acts in accordance with policies, procedures, and the Agency Corporate Compliance Policy. Reports suspected or actual violations thereof to the appropriate party. Maintains professional decorum at all times. Requirements EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE : Prefer high school diploma or GED and valid NYS Driver’s license The Arc of Madison Cortland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates for employment and employees receive equal consideration without regard to age, race, religion, color, national/ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, marital status, disability, military/veteran status, criminal conviction status (provided such conviction does not prevent the employee from being eligible to hold the position or pose a danger or threat to the individuals we support), pregnancy, domestic violence victim status, paid family leave or family medical leave status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr