Direct Support Professional

Overview

We are Hiring!

Job Type: Part-time

Description: We are Hiring! JOB POSTING: DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL I.

Location:

Rochester, NY. Department: IDD.

Employment Type:

Per diem/relief.

Schedule:

Varies. Salary:
Starting from $19.25 - $19.75/hr additional $0.75/hr once certified to pass medication.

Provide support and instruction in activities necessary to promote and maintain independence and self-determination for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities receiving services living in a Catholic Charities Family and Community Services residential setting. Effectively supports ongoing and collaborative communication amongst all program staff and is responsible for ensuring a trauma informed care environment.

• Provide person centered support to all individuals served recognizing the individual’s need for teaching and preferred style for learning and at a level at which he or she can perform.
• Provide direct personal assistance in instances when an individual requires “hands on” supports.
• Assist individuals in supporting his/her own health and wellness needs.
• Schedule and accompany individuals to all necessary medical appointments as directed and document all pertinent information as required.
• Assist individuals in meal preparation, menu planning, and food shopping.
• Engage in effective communication with individuals.
• Provide immediate response to and report all incidents, first aid treatments, medical emergencies, or other crisis according to policy and procedures.
• Assist individuals with fiscal management while safeguarding their funds. This may include completing ledgers, reconciling accounts and supporting individuals with spending choices.
• Assist individuals with maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly home by following safety and infection control procedures.
• A ppropriately communicate all pertinent information during the work shift and from shift to shift to other team members and/or assigned supervisor.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Promote the emotional, physical, and personal well-being of individuals served.
• Provide and maintain a clean and safe living environment for all clients.
• Ensure appropriate staff-to-client ratio at all times.
• Implement individual treatment plans and follow as written.
• Ensure proper safekeeping of individual’s valuables.
• Report and/or document routine and unusual events including completing daily logs, accident reports, etc. in a concise, understandable, legible and timely manner.
• Assist with daily operations of the residence in accordance with regulatory requirements, agency policy, and quality program standards.
• Correctly follow procedures for mandated reporting and responding.
• Maintain and expand skills and knowledge relevant to providing high quality support and services.
• Obtain and maintain all required trainings and apply the information to support people served.
• Ensure that people exercise their rights and that rights are not restricted without due process.
• Ensure people are treated with dignity and respect.
• Provide transportation to individuals and business-related travel whether in personal or agency vehicles, following all safety procedures.
• Maintain agency vehicles in a safe, clean and functional condition, reporting any concerns or problems to an immediate supervisor.
• Maintain flexibility in work schedule based on needs of individuals assigned including working overtime and/or covering additional shifts on an emergency basis.
• Participates in relevant Agency meetings and/or trainings.
• Actively pursues development of professional competencies related to job role performance through reading, supervision, in-service training and attendance at conferences and workshops.
• Awareness and active support of the Agency's Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, including core competencies of being Collaborative and Community Focused, Innovative and Entrepreneurial, and Culturally Competent and Diverse.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Obtain AND maintain Approved Medication Administration Personnel (AMAP) Certification
• Administer Medications as written by providers – document in Medication…