Direct Support Professional-Community Hab- per diem

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Support Professional - Community Hab

Help Others to ASPIRE HIGHER!

When a group of families came together in 1957 to find services for their children with developmental disabilities, ACLD was born. Today, we are a leading not-for-profit agency employing 1200+ staff and providing over 70 program sites in Nassau and Suffolk. ACLD assists children, teens and adults in reaching the highest level of independence with the freedom to ASPIRE HIGHER in their hopes, dreams and accomplishments. We are currently seeking a few exceptional people who have a passion to create a meaningful impact in the lives of the amazing people we support.

We have great opportunities for positive, motivated individuals to work in our Community Hab program. A Direct Support Professional is responsible for providing support, guidance and assistance to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities within a Residential site. A DSP will play an integral part in enabling people supported at ACLD to have a quality life, an enviable life. An advocate for the people supported in communicating their needs and goals. Will actively promote the health, safety and well-being of the people supported by providing hands-on assistance, mentoring and teaching independent living skills and providing services as directed in their Life Plan.

In this position, you will:

• Respect the human dignity and uniqueness of the people you support. Recognize each person you support is valuable and advocate their value to others.
• Implement and document the delivery of all Residential Habilitation services which may include but is not limited to: person supported skill development training in a variety of areas including: medical concerns, vocational concerns and recreational services.
• Implementation of all person supported behavioral support plans/strategies and documentation of person supported behaviors.
• Support the emotional, physical, and personal well-being of the people you support. Encourage growth and recognize the autonomy of the people you support while being attentive in reducing their risk of harm.

Provide personal care assistance to ensure maximum level of supervision and to promote the highest level of health, safety and independence.

• Assist people supported in performing daily living tasks, including, but not limited to, room cleaning and household chores. The staff will be required to perform housekeeping duties within the program.
• Ensure that program environments meet the highest quality standards as per OPWDD guidelines and report any concerns to supervisor.
• Assist people supported in food preparation; including preparing meal plans and shopping for supplies.
• Adhere to Agency systems designed to promote organizational efficiencies as well as compliance with ACLD policies, procedures and regulations governing programs.
• Supervise people supported within the program and community. Intensiveness of the supervision determined by the specific needs of the people supported.
• Complete and review assigned reports, logs, and documentation in accordance with ACLD Corporate Compliance Policy.
• Assist the people supported with the use of their personal allowance, including oversight in shopping, budgeting and managing their income.
• Interact positively with families, Care Managers and other outside providers while assisting the people you support in developing and maintaining relationships. Represent ACLD in a positive manner.

• Assist the people supported with transportation utilizing agency vehicles.

• Attend required staff meetings, supervision sessions and training programs as assigned.

• Comply with all training requirements for the job that include online and in person training as applicable.

We require:

· Clean, valid NYS Driver’s license

· High School diploma or equivalent

· Some experience working with the intellectually and developmentally disabled population preferred; but will train. Cooking and light housekeeping may be required.

· Must obtain and maintain AMAP (within six months of hire) and SCIP certifications

· Prior experience as Caregiver, Care Assistant, Personal Assistant, Resident Assistant, Direct Care Worker, Nursing Assistant, Home Care Aide or Companion is a plus

Positions are available in various Long Island locations. This position is per diem and can be varied hours as well.

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