Developmental Specialist Assistant (DSA)

Job Type Full Time

Site Name

Site Location

Hours Mon-Fri 7:45a-3:45p

Description

SUPERVISOR: Director of IGHL Opportunity Center

SALARY RANGE: starting at $20/hr

The Developmental Specialist Assistant (DSA) is responsible to assist consumers with their daily responsibilities and to provide the consumers with training that supports their Habilitation Support Plan.

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- Connotes Essential Functions

E-1 Provides direct supervision of assigned caseload.

E-2 Assists the program participant, Service Coordinator and advocate in creating a plan of protective oversight and support Habilitation plan.

E-3 Maintains daily documentation records and necessary documentation regarding the program participants daily routines such as documentation records, monthly notes and weekly summaries.

E-4 Provides the necessary training, support and opportunities to achieve outcomes such as:

• Increase sense of self esteem.
• Increase relationships with others.
• Exercise of choice.
• Development of new skills.
• Improvement of existing skills.
• Increase awareness of community activities.

E-5 Adheres to OPWDD and IGHL policy, including Safety and Code of Conduct. Completes agency forms as required: time sheets, time off requests, tuition reimbursement, physical complaint, non-reportable and incident reports; utilizes time system correctly.

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- Participates in community activities with consumers providing support and guidance.

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- Implements creative in-house centers while providing support and guidance to consumers during centers.

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- Enforces and adheres to all safety policies and procedures.

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- All other duties as assigned.

E-1 Responsible to transport consumers to and from programs and/or daily activities.

• High School Diploma/GED
• One-year experience working with the disabled population
• Valid NYS driver’s license
• Experience or interest in instructing the developmentally disabled during real life experiences
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. at least five times per hour
• Complete and maintain Adult CPR and SCIP certifications, as per IGHL policy
• Must be able to sit, stand and bend throughout the day
• Enthusiastic team player that can handle stressful situations professionally with ease