Direct Support Professional (DSP) Comm Hab Northern Franklin County
Citizen Advocates, Malone, NY, United States
Direct Support Professional (DSP) Comm Hab Northern Franklin County
Salary Range $15.50 - $16.50 Hourly Education Level High School Travel Percentage Local Travel Category Health Care
Direct Support Professional (DSP) Comm Hab - Northern Fran
Summary/Objective: A Direct Support Professional ensures individuals' health, safety and welfare, enhances the quality of individuals' lives, and supports community inclusion. Essential Functions (Job Duties)
Ultimate responsibility for client programming and care
Ensure adequate food, shelter and clothing is available for each resident
Provide first aid and nursing assistance as necessary or as requested by nurse or supervisor, reporting nursing and medical needs to a supervisor as needed
Provide individual assessment and instruction to residents in daily living skills
Lift, transfer and position as prescribed
Prepare meals, involving residents in preparation
Intervene and assist in crisis situations, accessing appropriate resources as needed
Provide support for community outings
Monitor and dispense medications and adhere to physician's orders
Provide programming as written by Program Coordinator
Communicate programming information to Program Coordinator and Manager as needed
Ensure staffing ratios are met at all times
Demonstrate cultural beliefs in daily interactions
Utilize the least restrictive prompting at all times
Follow behaviors plans and crisis management plans as written
Participate in staff, team, and residence meetings
Attend appropriate training in accordance with the agency's personnel policies and maintain required certifications
Perform any related duties as assigned
Complete timely and accurate documentation as required
Contemporaneously and accurately document programming as per policy and procedure manual
Accurately document client care and medical information as prescribed
Assist with residence cleanliness and upkeep as instructed
Follow universal precautions protocols
Demonstrate flexibility with scheduling
Protect client confidentiality
Participate in required trainings
Professionally represent Citizen Advocates, Inc. with families, other organizations and the community
Follow program policy and procedure manual as written
Qualifications
Competencies: Confidentiality, Putting individuals first, Building and maintaining positive relationships, Professionalism, Ethical conduct, Organization
Job Demands: Must be able to lift fifty (50) pounds, move intermittently throughout the day, provide personal care to clients, work in stressful situations, and work in a team environment.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a part time/relief position. Workweek schedule: Community Living is a 24-hour operation 7 days per week. Schedule determined by supervisor to meet location/departmental needs. Hours and schedules may vary depending on Company need and workload. Employees will be given as much advance notice as possible when such changes occur. Travel as needed; mostly for resident hospital visits. Travel as far as Albany, NY.
Required Education and Experience: 1. High school diploma or 2. GED with one year experience working with people with developmental disabilities/mental health needs.
Salary Range $15.50 - $16.50 Hourly Education Level High School Travel Percentage Local Travel Category Health Care
Direct Support Professional (DSP) Comm Hab - Northern Fran
Summary/Objective: A Direct Support Professional ensures individuals' health, safety and welfare, enhances the quality of individuals' lives, and supports community inclusion. Essential Functions (Job Duties)
Ultimate responsibility for client programming and care
Ensure adequate food, shelter and clothing is available for each resident
Provide first aid and nursing assistance as necessary or as requested by nurse or supervisor, reporting nursing and medical needs to a supervisor as needed
Provide individual assessment and instruction to residents in daily living skills
Lift, transfer and position as prescribed
Prepare meals, involving residents in preparation
Intervene and assist in crisis situations, accessing appropriate resources as needed
Provide support for community outings
Monitor and dispense medications and adhere to physician's orders
Provide programming as written by Program Coordinator
Communicate programming information to Program Coordinator and Manager as needed
Ensure staffing ratios are met at all times
Demonstrate cultural beliefs in daily interactions
Utilize the least restrictive prompting at all times
Follow behaviors plans and crisis management plans as written
Participate in staff, team, and residence meetings
Attend appropriate training in accordance with the agency's personnel policies and maintain required certifications
Perform any related duties as assigned
Complete timely and accurate documentation as required
Contemporaneously and accurately document programming as per policy and procedure manual
Accurately document client care and medical information as prescribed
Assist with residence cleanliness and upkeep as instructed
Follow universal precautions protocols
Demonstrate flexibility with scheduling
Protect client confidentiality
Participate in required trainings
Professionally represent Citizen Advocates, Inc. with families, other organizations and the community
Follow program policy and procedure manual as written
Qualifications
Competencies: Confidentiality, Putting individuals first, Building and maintaining positive relationships, Professionalism, Ethical conduct, Organization
Job Demands: Must be able to lift fifty (50) pounds, move intermittently throughout the day, provide personal care to clients, work in stressful situations, and work in a team environment.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a part time/relief position. Workweek schedule: Community Living is a 24-hour operation 7 days per week. Schedule determined by supervisor to meet location/departmental needs. Hours and schedules may vary depending on Company need and workload. Employees will be given as much advance notice as possible when such changes occur. Travel as needed; mostly for resident hospital visits. Travel as far as Albany, NY.
Required Education and Experience: 1. High school diploma or 2. GED with one year experience working with people with developmental disabilities/mental health needs.