Direct Support Professional - Citizens

About the Role

Practice and promote the agency’s mission statement and guiding principles in every interaction. Provide ongoing support to individuals in the Residential Services program to ensure a high quality of life is maintained. Support areas include self-care routines, health, safety, household chores, socialization, and overall wellbeing. Embrace diversity in backgrounds and experiences, fostering an open, inclusive environment where every employee has the opportunity to flourish. Demonstrate a commitment to understanding cultural differences and support a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing guidance and support to individuals with intellectual and other disabilities to ensure active participation in all aspects of their lives (e.g., self-care, health, safety, household chores, socialization, and wellbeing).
• Offer only the necessary level of support to promote independence and engagement in daily routines.
• Assist individuals in becoming active community members and maintaining/building natural supports and relationships.
• Ensure a safe and clean home by supporting individuals with household chores and participating as needed.
• Follow treatment plans and use adaptive/safety equipment to promote independence and ensure health, safety, and wellbeing.
• Support individuals in meal preparation, teaching diet adherence, portion control, and cooking skills.
• Assist with medication administration according to AMAP policy and procedures.
• Implement and document treatment plans, residential habilitation goals, medical case notes, communication logs, and other agency materials.
• Adhere to overtime, scheduling, and minimum staffing policies to ensure quality daily support.
• Participate in inter-disciplinary team meetings to discuss progress, goals, and gather/share information.
• Provide transportation for medical appointments, shopping, recreational outings, and other needs.
• Mentor new Direct Support Staff by demonstrating routines and reviewing training manuals.
• Participate in House Meetings and maintain certification/training requirements.
• Perform other duties as requested by supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid NYS driver’s license with qualified driver status throughout employment.
• Ability to communicate and understand written and oral directives/information.
• Physical ability to lift and transfer individuals (children and/or adults).
• Successful completion of fingerprint/criminal background check.
• Completion of Personal Outcome Measures (POM) training prior to evaluations and assessments.