Direct Support Professional

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Regular Full-Time Service Worker Cortland, NY, US

Salary Range: $18.25 To $20.25 Hourly

Full-Time, First shift, Monday-Friday:
No Nights, No Weekends, No Holidays and No On-Call hours.

Payrates as listed below:

$18.25 – No DSP experience

$18.75 – For 1-3 years documented DSP experience

$19.25 – For 4-5 years documented DSP experience

$20.25 – For 5 years or more documented DSP experience

FLSA Status :
NON-EXEMPT

DSP Status :
YES

This job description is intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of the job incumbents.

Provides direct services to individuals through the implementation of service and support plans, documentation of data and other means assigned and, as established by the planning team to address habilitative, therapeutic and behavioral needs. Direct Support Professionals may be assigned to work with any individual served by the Day Habilitation Program.

• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality in order to provide quality direct support and service to individuals served. This position performs all hours onsite and at all assigned physical locations of service.
• Follows all safety rules and regulations; wears and/or uses required protective equipment while working; immediately reports any safety concerns or unsafe working conditions to Day Habilitation management.
• Conducts all aspects of direct support to individuals served in compliance with the JM Murray mission statement, policies and procedures, professional standards, and applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations.

• Performs necessary direct support duties to ensure individual safety, health, hygiene and development. Duties include support with dining, personal care and hygiene needs, assistance to enter and exit buses/company vehicles, etc., and tasks and activities specific to individual goals as outlined in the Staff Action Plan.
• Follows and maintains daily work assignments, as scheduled at the start of each day, providing coverage for direct services in various areas including at community locations, as assigned. Works cooperatively with the Team Leader and coworkers to ensure individuals receive appropriate services such as adherence to specified diets, appropriate response to injuries, seizures or illness, etc.
• Provides safe transportation as assigned; ensures Company vehicles are maintained including keeping them clean inside and free of debris, have gas in them, and first aid kits are on hand and stocked; immediately reports any mechanical, safety or other needs for repair and maintenance.
• Completes appropriate and timely documentation of services which includes the use of the JM Murray Electronic Medical Record, and the use of equipment such as a computer, laptop, and/or a tablet.
• Performs clerical duties necessary to maintain accurate records and service operations including but not limited to filing, copying, computer entry, organizing and ordering supplies, cleaning the team rooms and common areas, laundry, etc.
• Attends all required and requested training and meetings, and maintains certifications for required training including but not limited to CPR, First Aid, AED and SCIP. May be assigned to obtain certification for medication administration based on program needs.
• Conducts self in a manner as to always contribute to maximum individual growth…