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.

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 to support independence and wellbeing.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including lifting and transferring individuals. Inability to meet these demands may impact employment.