DSP - Citizens

Practice and promote the agency’s mission statement and guiding principles in every interaction. Provide ongoing support to the people that live in the Residential Services program to ensure that a high quality of life is maintained. Provide support in the areas of, for example, self-care routines, health, safety, household chores, socialization, and overall wellbeing.

• Provide ongoing guidance and support to individuals with intellectual and other disabilities to ensure active participation in every aspect of their lives (i.e., self-care routines, health, safety, household chores, socialization and overall wellbeing). Provide only the level of support necessary for each person to ensure independence and engagement in their daily routine.
• Support individuals to become active members of the community, as well as maintain and build upon natural supports and relationships.
• Ensure a safe and clean home by supporting individuals with household chores and by participating as needed.
• Follow all treatment plans and utilize all corresponding adaptive and safety equipment to promote independence and ensure health, safety and well‑being.
• Support individuals in preparing meals by teaching concepts such as diet adherence, portion control and cooking skills.
• Assist individuals with medication administration according to APAM policy and procedures.
• Implement and document all treatment plans and agency-related materials (e.g., residential habilitation goals, medical case notes, communication logs) to help individuals achieve independence.
• Adhere to overtime, scheduling and minimum staffing policies to ensure quality support.
• Serve as member of the inter‑disciplinary team by attending all meetings to discuss progress and goal achievements.
• Provide transportation to medical appointments, shopping, recreational outings and other needs.
• Mentor new Direct Support Staff by demonstrating supportive routines and reviewing training manuals.
• Participate in House Meetings and maintain all certification and training expectations.
• Perform all other duties as requested by supervisor.
• Maintain regular physical contact with clients; successful completion of a fingerprint/criminal background check is required.
• Complete training on Personal Outcome Measures (POM) before evaluations and assessments.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid NYS driver’s license and maintenance of qualified driver status.
• Ability to communicate and understand written and oral directives.

Physical Aspects may include but are not limited to lifting and transferring of individuals (children and/or adults). Inability to meet the physical demands of the position may impact employment.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Other

• Individual and Family Services