Direct Support Professional (CLS)

About the role

Provide ongoing support to people in the Community Living Services program to ensure a high quality of life is maintained. Promote the agency's mission and guiding principles in every interaction.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing guidance and support to individuals with intellectual and other disabilities to ensure active participation in every aspect of their lives (self-care routines, health, safety, household chores, socialization, and overall wellbeing).
• Provide only the level of support necessary for each individual to ensure independence and engagement in their daily routine.
• Support individuals to become active members of the community and maintain/build upon natural supports and relationships.
• Ensure a safe and clean home by assisting individuals with household chores and participating as needed.
• Follow all treatment plans and utilize adaptive and safety equipment to promote independence and ensure health, safety, and wellbeing.
• Support individuals in preparing meals by teaching diet adherence, portion control, and cooking skills.
• Assist with medication administration according to AMAP policy and procedures.
• Implement and document all treatment plans and agency materials (residential habilitation goals, medical case notes, communication logs, etc.) to assist individuals in achieving independence in selected valued outcomes.
• Adhere to overtime, scheduling, and minimum staffing policies to ensure quality support is provided each day.
• Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary team by attending and participating in meetings to discuss individuals' progress, goal achievements, and share information/ideas.
• Provide transportation to individuals for medical appointments, shopping, recreational outings, and other transportation needs.
• Mentor new Direct Support Staff by demonstrating supportive routines and reviewing training manuals to ensure new employees are sufficiently prepared.
• Participate in House Meetings and maintain all certification and training expectations.
• Perform all other duties as requested by supervisor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must submit a valid NYS driver's license and maintain qualified driver status throughout employment.
• Must have the ability to communicate and understand written and oral directives/information.
• This position requires regular and substantial unsupervised or unrestricted physical contact with people receiving services and is subject to successful completion of fingerprint/criminal background check.
• Training on Personal Outcome Measures (POM) is required prior to completion of evaluations and assessments.

Physical demands

Physical aspects may include but are not limited to lifting and transferring individuals (children and/or adults). Inability to meet the physical demands of the position may impact employment.

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