Day Hab Direct Support Professional Job City of Watertown New York USA,Healthcare

The Arc Jefferson – St. Lawrence’s next New Hire Orientation session will start on November 2, 2026. New hires will not be able to start until this date.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work – Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week. Day shift position but schedule is flexible to the needs of the program.

Qualifications - High School Diploma or equivalency preferred. Experience working with people diagnosed with a developmental and/or intellectual disability preferred. Good oral and written communication skills required.

Relevant Certifications- Valid/acceptable New York State Driver’s License

Work Authorization/Security Clearance – Authorized to work in the United States.

Summary/Objective -

Assist in the coordination of the total day program for the people we support stressing independence, inclusion and individualization with emphasis on the person’s choice.
A person-centered philosophy will be maintained.
Assist in the coordination of the total day program for the people we support stressing independence, inclusion and individualization with emphasis on the person’s choice.
Must be progressive and proactive in providing for, arranging for, supervising and documenting services to people we support to assist with promoting growth toward increasing levels of independence.
Complete all required documentation in a timely fashion and in accordance with established agency guidelines and procedures.
Will support the Agency’s values by working with measurable signs of PRIDE.
Support the goals, objectives, and philosophy of the agency.

Essential Functions – Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

Complete all required documentation in a timely fashion. Ensure that all services are documented and that all documentation is consistent with Waiver requirements and the Arc Jefferson
- St Lawrence policy and procedure.

Assist the people we support in achieving their valued outcomes and life goals. Promote the development of functional skills.

Provide guidance to people we support with community activities; assist in arranging or providing transportation. All support staff shall be cleared by the transportation department to drive an agency vehicle and maintain their driving certification. If hired as non-driver or certification is lost, there will be a reduction in pay.

Support staff will assist with documenting fire drills as outlined by regulation and departmental procedure.

Shall communicate all needs of people we support to the QIDP, Assistant Habilitation Supervisor and Habilitation Program Coordinator.

Shall participate in support staff meetings and other discussions regarding program needs and need of people we support.

Promote community inclusion and relationships with non-disabled people as the focus of the program.

Provide adequate protective oversight at all times.

Maintain a safe, comfortable and appropriate learning environment.

Assist people we support when crisis intervention may be necessary. Responsible for the implementation and follow through of all ADL, interpersonal skill training and/or support programs for people in the Day Habilitation program, as directed by the QIDP and outlined in each person’s service plans.

If designated, support staff shall be required to administer medications as directed by physicians’ orders and agency policy after successfully completing the OPWDD approved medication course and be required to maintain said certification.

Shall attend, and demonstrate proficiency by written examination on all required in-services by achieving 80% competency on the exams.

Shall report any illness or accident, or changes, or problems in a person’s medical status to the nurse and shall use the appropriate documentation…