Direct Support Professional

Position: Direct Support Professional I (81532910)
Location

Bronx 10466

Schedule

Sat-Sun 3pm-11:30pm (Part-time 16 hours)

MIN.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS & PREFERENCES:

* EDU: GED/HSE or higher and/or Certified DSP from an accredited public or private organization

* EXP: 2+ years of DSP and/or Home Health Aid (HHA) experience - preferably in a residential setting

ICL BENEFITS:

PLEASE NOTE:

ICL Company Benefits are exclusive to employees working 20+ hours and EDU Leave is 40+ hours ONLY!

* PAID Orientation and Training + Union

* Choice of full and/or partial Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits (spousal and child coverage available too)

* Life & AD&D Insurance + Medical Flexible Spending

* Mental Health Services and Providers

* Educational & Parental Leave

* Tuition & Work-Life Assistance

* Commuter Benefits Plan

* Employee Assistance Program

* Matching 403B (non-profit)

* Payroll Benefits:
Corporate Fitness Account / NYS College Savings Program / Etc.

* Discounts on select ticketed purchases provided by Plum Benefits

* And many more…

If you feel that you're a suitable candidate for this role and would like to join our organization, please submit your resume in response to this ad to contact a recruiter in HR for further related info to the role below or benefits above…

ESSENTIAL

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

* Ability to maintain confidentiality of private information

* Ability to stand, bend, kneel, squat, and stretch for long periods

* Knowledge of maintenance and cleaning products, standards, and equipment usage

* Ability to work in a setting with individuals with mental illness and/or behavioral disorders

* Ability to follow official policies and procedures regarding state and federal OPWDD regulations

* Able to stand, bend, stretch, and lift bedridden and/or incapacitated clients - certain residencies, not all

* Knowledge of active treatment plans, basic safety info, and skills related to socializing and caregiver needs

* Strong communication, interpersonal, writing, and conveying skills - bi-lingual is a plus but not mandatory

* Ability to safely operate a vehicle and drive clients from one location to another - company vehicle provided

* Ability to perform physically demanding manual labor, including lifting clients and objects weighing up to 50+ lbs

* Ability to follow all safety guidelines per the performance of the tasks mentioned below...

DSP I TASKS - ADMINISTRATIVE:

* Potentially assist in the orientation and training of other staff

* Assess individuals' strengths, and provide a service-based response on each individual's skill level, needs, and preferences

* Commune with other direct care staff, supervisors, or clinical staff to share info and obtain direction for specific assignments

* Actively participate in staff meetings by communicating observations concerning progress and reactions to various therapy programs; may openly suggest alternative programs or procedures based on experience with the individual's habilitation plan

* As a member of the Program Planning Team (PPT), it is a DSP's responsibility to observe, record, and report ALL behavior and specific responses to programming, medication, interpersonal relationships, etc. to the staff supervisor in a prescribed format helping towards the development of individual programs and habilitation plans

DSP I TASKS - PERSONAL CARE:

* Assist, teach, and reinforce in properly using and caring for eyeglasses, hearing aids, and prostheses as prescribed by appropriate medical practitioners

* Assist, teach, and reinforce accepted infection control and personal grooming techniques using or concerning razors/shavers, incontinence care, menstrual care, dental care, and overall self-care as needed

* Assist, teach, and reinforce individuals with personal hygiene care such as bathing, hair and nail care, toileting, grooming routines, and the use of skin care lotions, topical ointments, eye, and eardrops and assist in their use as needed as needed

* Assist, teach, and reinforce individuals in dressing, clothing selection, storage, laundering, and repair of clothing and accessories; help them shop for clothing, maintain an adequate supply of and account for personal clothing and possessions when socializing; aids in the selection,…