Direct Support Professional - Boys Community Residence

Direct Support Professional – Boys Community Residence

Level 1, Boys Community Residence – Catholic Charities of Broome County.

$17–$19.13 per hour. FLSA (Non‑Exempt)

• High school diploma or equivalency
• Some experience in the human service field

Supervisor

• Act as a role model while always providing supervision to residents
• Teach/assist in developing/completing ADL skills
• Perform routine household maintenance and upkeep
• Assist with planning/preparing meals and clean‑up as needed
• Supervise resident’s self‑administration of medications and/or treatments per doctor’s orders and document in log if taken as prescribed
• Provide transportation as needed
• Assist in crisis management—crisis avoidance, de‑escalation and intervention and follow resident’s behavioral support plan
• Participate in scheduled staff meetings, team planning meetings, and case reviews
• Complete progress notes and documentation in daily log as required
• Assist residents in working toward achievement of service plan goals & objectives
• Understand and follow all program policies and procedures and OMH regulations
• Report all household or resident sensitive situations to supervisor
• Participate in and successfully complete all required staff training and development activities
• Participate in intake and discharge planning
• Participate in family meetings as requested
• Represent the Agency and program in the community and with other service providers
• Perform other related tasks as directed by supervisor

In compliance with all applicable government laws, rules, regulations, and standards and all Catholic Charities Policies and Procedures the duties and responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the above.

Catholic Charities of Broome County is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage diversity in the workplace and respect the dignity of each individual. We prohibit discrimination and harassment against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.