Direct Support Professional

## Description***Essential Functions and Responsibilities:**** The oversight of all safety and health considerations* Promoting skill development, interests, and hobbies in a therapeutic environment* Assisting with meals and Adult Daily Living skills (ADLs)* Other personalized responsibilities including cleaning, hygiene, toileting, etc., as needed* Providing daily person-centered support/services, including direct care, that are both cognitively and developmentally appropriate. This may include individuals needing behavioral or emotional support, high medical needs and/or physical disabilities* Respect the confidentiality and privacy of people we support while recognizing that confidentiality agreements are subject to state and agency regulations and such agreements are to be broken if there is imminent harm* Promote and ensure that the human rights of the people we support are exercised through just, fair and equitable treatment. Assist people we support in understanding and expressing their rights and responsibilities* Recognize that each person we support is a valued member of society and help others to understand their value through advocacy, inclusion and full community participation* Ensure all services and supports are delivered in accordance with the agency’s policies and procedures while adhering to OPWDD and all other State and Federal regulations and guidelines* Identify, intervene and report any and all instances of suspected abuse or neglect of any people we support, while fully participating in any and all investigations involving suspected and reported incidents* Be knowledgeable of and implement each person we support’s person-centered plan, including but not limited to habilitative plans, staff action plans, and life plans* Enter required billing documentation contemporaneously into the Electronic Health Record (EHR, including obtaining Electronic Visit Verification from an approved guardian/advocate. If unable to enter the data electronically before completion of services provide, supervisor must be notified immediately.* Assess and monitor progress while recognizing that each person we support has the potential for lifelong learning and growth.* Responsible for monitoring your own time and attendance, as well as accurately entering time and attendance into the EHR system contemporaneously* Participate in all scheduled or required meetings and trainings as requested by the Program Supervisor, or designee* Drive individuals to and from agency approved activities, home, or other locations as assigned by your supervisor, using an agency vehicle* Ensure when driving and operating the agency’s vehicles to follow and respect all city, state, and federal laws, as well as the agency policy and procedures, and the vehicles are driven and maintained in safe condition at all timesOther duties as may be assigned from time to time without notice by your supervisor## Qualifications***Qualifications/Requirements:**** Bachelor’s Degree Preferred, High School Diploma or Equivalent required* Valid NYS Driver’s License Preferred* Professionalism, integrity and excellent communications skills* Ability to be patient, alert, and awake at all times* Must have computer skills and the ability to work on other media sources* Flexibility in scheduled work hours as needed* Eager to learn and hone skills to be a professional in the field* Able to work with a diverse group of people and be a team player* Willingness to support people's preferences for community, activities, work, leisure activities, the exercise of their rights etc. in various settings* Work life experience supporting people with IDD preferred* Ability to participate in 3 paid NYS mandated OPWDD initial trainings during normal business hours, upon hire* Tuberculosis test mandatory (1x QuantiFERON-TB Gold Blood Test or 2x 2-Step PPD Tests)As needed to perform any of the aforementioned activities, be able to ascend/descend stairs, assist with feeding or changing of individuals, lift at least 50 pounds, walk, crouch, bend, crawl, squat, stand, sit, etc. #J-18808-Ljbffr