Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional

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The Direct Support Professional will work one‑on‑one with individuals who have intellectual and developmental disabilities as they learn and practice skills they have chosen to work on, explore their interests, gain new experiences, and develop relationships with other members of the community. Direct Support Professional workers are essential workers that will continue to perform job duties that are critical to operations.

• Deliver individualized support by following the personalized Staff Action Plan.
• Transport individuals receiving service in a personal vehicle and assist with transfers.
• Travel throughout Broome, Tioga, Chenango and/or Delaware counties.
• Provide supervision, training and person‑centered supports in maintenance of routines and activities of daily living appropriate for their age, interests, abilities, culture and community.
• Assist with independent living skills including safety skills, cooking, cleaning, financial planning, use of public transportation, healthcare management and personal hygiene such as bathing, toileting, dressing and grooming.
• Create meaningful community relationships and develop possible volunteer opportunities for individuals.
• Maintain open communication and a professional working relationship with individuals, supervisors and other agency staff.
• Maintain prompt, reliable correspondence with individuals, supervisor and program coordinators.
• Arrive on time for all scheduled shifts.
• Identify and report all suspicions or incidents of abuse to the supervisor and cooperate with investigations.
• Comply with all State & Federal regulations along with agency policy and procedures.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License and automobile insurance.
• Successfully completed Background Checks.
• Clean driving record.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Strong commitment to community inclusion of individuals with disabilities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.

• Attend all federal, state and agency required trainings and mandatory staff meetings.
• Attend meetings with supervisor and opportunities for professional development, as scheduled.
• Utilize agency resources for developing verbal/non‑verbal communication and behavioral management skills, as needed.
• On a daily basis, ensure that work hours have been accurately recorded and verified.
• Complete written contemporaneous notes of services provided according to the individual’s Staff Action Plan, including monthly documentation.
• On a daily basis, submit all daily notes, time worked, and expense/mileage reimbursement requests.

Southern Tier Independence Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to hire the best qualified applicant for the position, without regard to: gender; gender identity/expression; sexual orientation; disability; age; race; color; creed; national origin; military status; predisposing genetic characteristics; familial, marital or domestic violence survivor status; pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions; criminal history; or any other protected class under local, state or federal laws.

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance