Direct Support Professional (CLS) - Complex Support Program

About the role

Practice and promote the agency’s mission statement and guiding principles in every interaction. Provide ongoing support to individuals in the Community Living Services program to ensure a high quality of life is maintained. Provide support in areas such as 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 every aspect of their lives (e.g., 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 or build 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 concepts such as diet adherence, portion control, and cooking skills.
• Assist individuals with medication administration according to AMAP policy and procedures.
• Implement and document treatment plans and agency-related materials (e.g., residential habilitation goals, medical case notes, communication logs) to assist individuals in achieving independence in their selected valued outcomes.
• Adhere to overtime, scheduling, and minimum staffing policies to ensure quality support is provided daily.
• Serve as a member of the inter-disciplinary team by attending and participating in meetings to discuss individuals’ progress, goal achievements, and to offer or gather information.
• Provide transportation to individuals for medical appointments, shopping, recreational outings, and other needs.
• Mentor new Direct Support Staff by demonstrating supportive routines and reviewing training manuals to ensure preparedness.
• Participate in House Meetings and maintain all certification and training requirements.
• Perform other duties as requested by supervisor.

Requirements

• Regular and substantial unsupervised or unrestricted physical contact with people receiving services; subject to successful completion of fingerprint/criminal background check.
• Training on Personal Outcome Measures (POM) required prior to completion of evaluations and assessments.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid NYS driver’s license; must maintain qualified driver status throughout employment.
• Ability to communicate and understand written and oral directives/information.

Physical Demands

• May include lifting and transferring of individuals (children and/or adults). Inability to meet physical demands may impact employment.