DSP SR 2E (LR)

Overview

Be part of a team that values connection, accountability, and real impact. You'll Be Part Of a Team That Is Clear about expectationsSupportive and accountableFocused on outcomes that matter to people. And committed to helping people live the healthiest and fullest lives possible – while making sure out staff can do the same.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team (clinical staff, nurses, families, advocates, etc.) providing services to adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• Provide services that enrich the lives of individuals we support.
• Support individuals with developing independent living skills, including, but not limited to money management, community integration and appropriate social skills.
• Encourage and provide advocacy for the individuals they support.
• Mentor and train Direct Support Professionals.
• Work in a variety of settings and provide Residential Habilitation and Day Habilitation services, both within a person’s home as well as in the community (as appropriate to the specific service).
• Ensure the health and safety of the people we support.
• Complete documentation and safety checks, in accordance with regulations and policies, utilizing appropriate computer applications and paper documentation.
• Avoid lapses in staffing ratios.
• Communicate effectively in both verbal and written forms.
• Administer medications and maintain certification.
• Participate in team meetings and service plan meetings as necessary.
• Provide person-centered, culturally competent services, which may include celebration of holidays and attendance at religious services.
• Provide continuous care and maintain approved staffing ratios at all times, which may include weekends and holidays.
• Provide on-call coverage for primary site, as well as for a cluster of sites, as assigned.
• Lead and mentor a team of DSPs working in a residential setting.
• Access reliable transportation.

Qualifications And Attributes

• Demonstrate all skills and attributes outlined in the NYS DSP Core Competencies.
• Complete all mandatory trainings within first 90 days and maintain recertification's ongoing.
• Professionally and effectively communicate both in verbal and written forms.
• Understand regulations and document services in real-time utilizing electronic technology.
• Multi-task and prioritize job responsibilities.
• Respond timely and effectively to emergency and crisis situations.
• Proactively identify, report and resolve safety/medical concerns as they arise.
• Accurately count money and complete basic math and banking transactions.
• Access training to become approved medication administration professional (AMAP) certified and accurately administer medications and maintain certification up-to-date without lapse.
• Participate in team meetings and service plan meetings as necessary.
• Ensure service plans are written in a timely, accurate manner following life plan meetings.
• Provide person-centered, culturally competent services, which may include celebration of holidays and attendance at religious services.
• Provide continuous care and maintain approved staffing ratios at all times, which may include weekends and holidays.
• Provide on-call coverage for primary site, as well as for a cluster of sites, as assigned.
• Lead and mentor a team of DSPs working in a residential setting.
• Maintain a valid, unrestricted, insurable driver’s license.
• Bilingual English and Spanish speaking is a plus.
• Fully fluent in American Sign Language is a plus.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s in a related field OR Associate’s any field - PLUS 2-years’ experience (clinically challenged/dually diagnosed / forensic pop/ Autism/ medically involved)
• 4-years’ experience (clinically challenged/dually diagnosed / forensic pop/ Autism/ medically involved)
• Internal candidate with at least 2 years’ experience and demonstrated capacity for increased responsibility (* Internal candidates may also be considered based on demonstrated performance and mastery of core competencies)
• DSP Senior 2E works at a Level 3E site.

Physical Characteristics

• Must be capable of performing all SCIP Interventions.
• Able to provide hands on care to individuals with various physical disabilities, which may include showering, feeding and physical assistance.
• Able to perform various household cleaning tasks utilizing cleaning supplies.
• Occasional lifting of 25+ pounds, occasional pushing/pulling of 25+ pounds and occasional reaching and bending to perform necessary duties.
• Able to ascend and descend stairs.
• Able to participate in light to moderate physical activities.
• Able to utilize various electronic devices.
• Occasional exposure to pets may be required at certain sites.

Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and Veterans.