Direct Support Professional

Responsibilities

• Encourage, guide, and train individuals in developing daily living skills and habits
• Take care of individuals' personal needs
• Assure community integration
• Ensure the health and safety of individuals
• Maintain the service environment
• Provide services in train on daily living skills and independent skills
• Provide services and training to individuals in areas including, but not limited to, counseling, health, personal hygiene, budgeting, food preparation, activities of daily living, and recreation
• Comply with all policies of the Agency and all applicable state and federal regulations
• Document and report all incidents and abuses to supervisors on a timely manner

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalent
• A background working with individuals with intellectual disabilities is a plus
• The ability to support people with intellectual/developmental disabilities
• A valid NY State Driver's License may be required depending upon the position
• Interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• A willingness to take initiative
• A minimum of 18 years of age
• The necessity of having or being able to obtain CPR, First Aid, AMAP, and SCIP Certifications