Life Skills DSP

Job Description

Job Description

At In Flight, Inc. we empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, to reach for hopes and dreams, and support a meaningful quality of life.

Welcome! In Flight Inc., is a nonprofit that provides support services within a home environment and the community for adults with IDD.   Please take a look at our website to get to know us.  

We are looking for a Life Skills counselor to work in our ISAIL Program located in Hyde Park at The Lonely Worm Farm  

ISAIL is In Flight Success Academy for Independent Living.  This is a unique program that provides opportunities for skill building for Independent Living, Community Integration and Social Skills for young men and women with Intellectual and Development Disabilities. 

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB  

Possessed as a Direct Support Professional will provide multiple services to the people we support including assisting with basic life skills development, community awareness, and employment training. Your job will be to promote self-advocacy and help gain independence by instructing on how to complete daily living activities. You must have patience, a personable demeanor, excellent communication skills. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

Responsible for working with people to achieve valued outcomes in their individualized service plans 

Responsible for assisting and supervising in the environment of their choice. 

Assisting individuals in reaching their potential through community integration. 

Assist with program planning and training toward the goals of independence and choice. 

Work assisting people served in becoming self-sufficient, self-advocating, self-driven, self-actualized individuals.  

Responsible for overall protective oversight of the person based upon their needs. 

Assisting with teaching Personal Hygiene/Self Care. 

Assist with skill building services for the continued development and teaching of daily living skills. 

Community inclusion: learning to use libraries, recreation centers, go shopping including Basic Money Management: how to make intelligent purchases, count change. 

Self -advocacy/Inform choice: helping persons to make choices and advocate for themselves 

Travel Training use trains & buses, make transfers, etc. 

Appropriate Social Skills/Behavior/Relationship building. 

Safety in the community/home: crossing streets, seeking help. 

Submit all paperwork in a timely manner - documentation of services provided to each person supported 

Will act as a professional role model and will maintain a professional manner and presentation at all times. Since work is done off site, the staff will acknowledge they are representing the ISAIL program to the community. 

Meet monthly with supervisor for supervision.  

In Flight is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE  

High School Diploma/GED is required; an associate degree is preferred.  

One year of related experience is preferred but not required working with adults with developmental disabilities especially in employment training or vocational settings.  

Be empathetic and have a team approach to care for the individuals 

Have excellent written and verbal communication skills 

Be energetic, creative, and have a sense of humor 

Must attend all mandatory trainings as needed 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

Valid NYS driver license with acceptable driving record 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. The employee must be able to lift up to 50lbs.