Direct Support Professional 1:1 (Day Hab)

Responsibilities

• Manage one volunteer in the Day Program, ensuring implementation and recording of progress for habilitative and clinical service plans.
• Serve as a member of the activity‑room staff, performing routine direct‑care duties for the activity room and other volunteers as directed by the Site Manager.
• Coordinate reassignment of duties when the volunteer is absent, as determined by the supervisor.
• Assist the volunteer in activities designed to manage maladaptive behaviors or clinical needs, promoting independence and social maturity.
• Assist in managing behavioral‑crisis situations throughout the day program and in the community.
• Execute interventions outlined in the volunteer’s day habilitation plan, including ongoing and crisis behavior management, self‑care, ADL, recreation, community inclusion, and any other activities directed by the Site Manager.
• Maintain the volunteer’s record books by collecting data, writing narrative notes, and documenting observations to support accurate assessments and evaluations.
• Report all changes in the volunteer’s behavior, function, or physical condition (illness/injury) to the Site Manager, PC, appropriate clinical department, and the day‑program health office.
• Attend and participate in scheduled meetings with the Site Manager to discuss the volunteer’s status and determine needed modifications to the clinical plan.
• Develop job‑related skills by attending in‑service training and meetings focused on the MR/DD population.
• Perform additional duties as requested by the supervisor, including driving and adherence to corporate compliance and COMPASS requirements.
• Complete personal outcome‑measures training prior to conducting evaluations and assessments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months of experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Proficient verbal, written, and reading communication skills.
• Qualified New York State driver’s license required.
• Willingness to complete advanced training upon request (e.g., CPR/Clinical Training); AMAP and SCIP‑R certifications required.

Skills

• Proficiency in behavioral management techniques.
• Ability to assist with self‑care, ADL, recreation, and community inclusion activities.
• Strong data‑collection, narrative‑note writing, and documentation abilities.
• Effective reporting of behavioral and physical health changes to appropriate personnel.
• Compliance with corporate policies, including driving and COMPASS requirements.