Community Habilitation / Respite Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Community Habilitation Job Description- Direct Support Professional (DSP) 

Safety: Security, Environment, Health 

Ø Maintains an environment that is healthy, safe, peaceful and comfortable 

Ø Assists individual(s) supported with healthcare visits

Ø Follows all policies and procedures regarding safety in all environments 

 

Programmatic: Choice, Active treatment, Community resources 

Ø Implements individual support plans as written 

Ø Provides assistance and support to individual(s) in activities of daily living 

Ø Teaches appropriate skills and involves individual(s) supported in meaningful and valued activities 

Ø Provides and seeks out opportunities for individual(s) supported to make choices 

Ø Obtains knowledge of individual(s) supported desired outcomes and works to ensure they are integrated into daily activities 

 

Rights, Dignity and Respect: 

Ø Incorporates time, space, and opportunity for privacy in the life of individual(s) supported 

Ø Maintains strict confidentiality of all personal information concerning individual(s) supported 

Ø Knows, advocates and respects the rights of individual(s) supported 

Ø Treats all individual(s) supported, families, coworkers and supervisors with dignity and respect 

 

Community involvement : 

Ø Demonstrates the importance of community involvement, social interactions, and maintaining relationships 

Ø Develops and facilitates community connections and relationships 

Ø Assists individual(s) supported in developing and following a person centered schedule 

Ø Aids individual(s) supported to participate in activities of their choosing 

Ø Provides opportunities for activities in various settings 

Ø Encourages individual(s) supported to give back to the community 

 

Customer Service and Excellence: 

Ø Exhibits professional behavior towards the individual(s) supported, families

Ø Maintains the property of the agency and of the individual(s) supported 

Ø Networks with coworkers, the community and other professionals to find better ways to include individual(s) supported in routine life activities 

Ø Builds inclusive opportunities in the community for individual(s) supported 

 

Accountability: 

Ø Handles and maintains individual honestly and accurately with appropriate documentation

Ø Follows all agency policies and procedures 

Ø Takes initiative in performing additional tasks as needed or as assigned 

Ø Provides clear, accurate and timely records and documentation 

 

Professional Conduct: 

Ø Provides positive and appropriate feedback to coworkers, team members, supervisors and agency representatives 

Ø Participates in and completes periodic training and certification as required 

Ø Reports all concerns to the appropriate supervisor in a timely manner 

Ø Attends and participates in all assigned meetings, sharing ideas, discussing issues openly and honestly 

Ø Maintains confidentiality of records/information according to HIPAA, State, Federal laws and guidelines 

Ø Reports all instances of abuse, neglect, mistreatment and exploitation immediately to the appropriate supervisor 

Ø Displays conduct in the community that enhances the image of individual(s) supported and the agency 

 

Qualifications Direct Support Professional 

Ø At least 19 years of age 

Ø Valid NYS ID or driver’s license

Ø High school diploma or equivalent 

Ø Ability to pass mandatory drug screen and physical 

Ø Pass a criminal history and personal background checks 

Ø Requires basic language, written and computer skills necessary for communication and documentation 

Ø Ability and willingness to assist individual in activities of daily living including bathing, toileting and other self help skills 

Ø Ability and willingness to support individuals with challenging behavior