Site Based Respite DSP II
The-Arc-Erie-County-New-Yor, Buffalo, NY, United States
Overview
Our Site Based Respite Care Provider – DSP II position provides hourly supervision to individuals with developmental disabilities in their homes while primary caregivers attend to family errands, personal business, or social activities.
Shift: Part time (with evenings and weekends)
Pay rate: $18.21/hr.
Key Duties
Tasks of daily living and facilitation of recreational activities depend on the specific abilities of the individuals being served and the nature of the setting where the service is being provided.
Addresses person being supported needs in the areas of medical/health, behavior, and supervision promptly and communicate them fully to the family and supervisor.
Transports people to medical appointments (if applicable), recreational activities and other appointments/activities as scheduled. Assists in maintenance of those records.
Assists in the assessment of a person’s skills and behavior.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED
Previous experience working with children with disabilities preferred
10 paid holidays
Paid time off
On the job paid training
On-demand pay
Opportunities for advancement
Job Description
Direct Support Professionals (DSP) have a wide variety of duties and perform an array of activities in support of the habilitative services provided by The Arc Erie County. Tasks of daily living and facilitation of recreational activities depend on the specific abilities of the individuals being served and the nature of the setting where the service is being provided. A Direct Support Professional supports people by providing person-centered assistance and training in areas such as activities of daily living, self-care skills, money management, cooking, self-administration of medication, community integration, and communication.
Reporting Relationship: Reports directly to the Program Manager.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Assures people’s overall safety through maintaining safety standards, familiarity with emergency safety procedures and providing regular training to people in these areas.
Intervenes with people’s inappropriate and/or potentially injurious behaviors in the least restrictive manner possible, while maintaining a safe environment for the person. Uses techniques and strategies as identified in behavior plans to support participants to interact in a positive and respectful manner with others and themselves.
Transports people to medical appointments (if applicable), recreational activities and other appointments/activities as scheduled. Assists in maintenance of those records.
Documents the provision of services, skill acquisitions and support daily, contemporaneous and consistent with the Staff Action Plan and Agency procedures.
Assists people with personal money and shopping needs.
Provides first aid when necessary and addresses routine health care needs.
Prepares or assists people with meal preparation, meal planning and purchasing of food.
Maintains a clean, safe environment by completing housekeeping and minor maintenance tasks and by providing training and assistance to people in these areas.
Provides input to the treatment team in the development of a person-centered plan.
Assists in the assessment of a person’s skills and behavior.
Attends regular staff meetings, trainings, supervisory conferences and any other assigned meetings.
Checks agency email regularly, updates supervisor on changes in contact information, maintains communication, completes online training modules in a timely fashion.
Follows the DSP Core Competencies expectations for completing evaluations.
Assists people with community integration, by providing support and training.
Schedules are subject to change due to the needs of the program. Assignments to other IRAs or work locations are subject to change to ensure safe minimums. If/directly directed to work at another site, the agency will reimburse the federal amount for mileage between the sites. The expectation of this position is that staff will remain awake and perform duties as per the job description or as assigned.
In the event of a weather, health or other emergency situation, staff may be redeployed as needed to provide necessary staffing coverage. This may include a redeployment or temporary reassignment to another physical location or line of business.
Assures confidentiality of information about people.
Interacts with people’s families, other stakeholders and the community-at-large as appropriate.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Program Specific Duties/Responsibilities
Community Habilitation
Must complete Multi-Media First Aid Certification, Safe Driving, and other agency required Relias trainings within 90 days of hire and maintain them throughout employment. SCIP training may be required for some positions based on program needs.
Day Habilitation and WOW
Monitors meals and provides assistance with eating and/or follows feeding protocol, use of adaptive equipment for eating.
Under direction of supervisor, develops and facilitates activities or volunteer opportunities for program participants to be productive and participate.
Must complete Safe Driving, First Aid Certification, CPR and Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention-Revised training (SCIP) within 90 days of hire and maintain them throughout employment.
Recreation
Assists in the planning and implementation of recreational activities designed to meet program objectives. Develops and distributes program schedules.
Maintains a record of program activities, attendance and outcomes.
Transports people we support to and from community sites, home and other scheduled activities as necessary. Ensures their safety. Completes daily van checklist and mileage sheet before and at the end of each shift.
Responsible for maintaining a clean vehicle, inspects and ensures the van is clean at the end of each shift and reports any mechanical or structural problems to supervisor.
Must complete Multi-Media First Aid Certification, Safe Driving, and other agency required Relias trainings within 90 days of hire and maintain them throughout employment.
Residential
Monitors meals and provides assistance with eating and/or follows feeding protocol, use of adaptive equipment for eating.
Must complete Safe Driving, First Aid Certification, CPR and Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention-Revised training (SCIP) within 90 days of hire and maintain them throughout employment.
Site-Based Respite
Assists in the planning and implementation of recreational activities designed to meet program objectives.
Must complete Multi-Media First Aid Certification, Safe Driving and other agency required Relias trainings within 90 days of hire and maintain them throughout employment.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
High School or equivalent diploma preferred. In lieu of a high school diploma or equivalent diploma, new hires will be required to complete all Arc Erie County New York’s training to include SCIP, First Aid, CPR and Medication Certification.
CSS positions only: Ownership and access to an insured car in good operating condition is required.
Essential Job Functions
Physical demands and exposure risk outlined on attached form.
Mental requirements: ability to read, write, analyze, be perceptive, have good judgment, good math, decision-making skills, independent action, planning and prioritizing, following directions. Work independently as well as cooperatively with others.
Human relations skills: ability to communicate with individuals positively, demonstrate leadership, serve as a role model, receive supervision instruction positively, adhere to agency policies and maintain a professional attitude and appearance at all times.
Equipment operation: good knowledge and ability in the operation of motor vehicles; ability to use office equipment such as computer, copier, fax machine, etc. Ability to come in contact with normal household dust and dirt.
All staff members will ensure and demonstrate the promotion of fundamental rights and protections for the people that we support—including practices that treat people with dignity and respect at all times, ensure safety, best possible health, and provide continuity and personal security through natural support, positive relationships and community integration. Staff members should also advocate and work toward assisting the people we support through person-centered planning to achieve personal outcomes.
Demonstrates the agency values of integrity, respect, responsibility, trust, teamwork, positive attitude, learning and honesty in working with students, families, colleagues and community members.
Good attendance is vital for the efficient and effective operation of high quality programming and is an essential job function of this position.
This position is NON-EXEMPT from the overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
The Arc Erie County New York retains the right to change this job description at any time.
The Arc Erie County NY is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) & Affirmative Action Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Our Site Based Respite Care Provider – DSP II position provides hourly supervision to individuals with developmental disabilities in their homes while primary caregivers attend to family errands, personal business, or social activities.
Shift: Part time (with evenings and weekends)
Pay rate: $18.21/hr.
Key Duties
Tasks of daily living and facilitation of recreational activities depend on the specific abilities of the individuals being served and the nature of the setting where the service is being provided.
Addresses person being supported needs in the areas of medical/health, behavior, and supervision promptly and communicate them fully to the family and supervisor.
Transports people to medical appointments (if applicable), recreational activities and other appointments/activities as scheduled. Assists in maintenance of those records.
Assists in the assessment of a person’s skills and behavior.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED
Previous experience working with children with disabilities preferred
10 paid holidays
Paid time off
On the job paid training
On-demand pay
Opportunities for advancement
Job Description
Direct Support Professionals (DSP) have a wide variety of duties and perform an array of activities in support of the habilitative services provided by The Arc Erie County. Tasks of daily living and facilitation of recreational activities depend on the specific abilities of the individuals being served and the nature of the setting where the service is being provided. A Direct Support Professional supports people by providing person-centered assistance and training in areas such as activities of daily living, self-care skills, money management, cooking, self-administration of medication, community integration, and communication.
Reporting Relationship: Reports directly to the Program Manager.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Assures people’s overall safety through maintaining safety standards, familiarity with emergency safety procedures and providing regular training to people in these areas.
Intervenes with people’s inappropriate and/or potentially injurious behaviors in the least restrictive manner possible, while maintaining a safe environment for the person. Uses techniques and strategies as identified in behavior plans to support participants to interact in a positive and respectful manner with others and themselves.
Transports people to medical appointments (if applicable), recreational activities and other appointments/activities as scheduled. Assists in maintenance of those records.
Documents the provision of services, skill acquisitions and support daily, contemporaneous and consistent with the Staff Action Plan and Agency procedures.
Assists people with personal money and shopping needs.
Provides first aid when necessary and addresses routine health care needs.
Prepares or assists people with meal preparation, meal planning and purchasing of food.
Maintains a clean, safe environment by completing housekeeping and minor maintenance tasks and by providing training and assistance to people in these areas.
Provides input to the treatment team in the development of a person-centered plan.
Assists in the assessment of a person’s skills and behavior.
Attends regular staff meetings, trainings, supervisory conferences and any other assigned meetings.
Checks agency email regularly, updates supervisor on changes in contact information, maintains communication, completes online training modules in a timely fashion.
Follows the DSP Core Competencies expectations for completing evaluations.
Assists people with community integration, by providing support and training.
Schedules are subject to change due to the needs of the program. Assignments to other IRAs or work locations are subject to change to ensure safe minimums. If/directly directed to work at another site, the agency will reimburse the federal amount for mileage between the sites. The expectation of this position is that staff will remain awake and perform duties as per the job description or as assigned.
In the event of a weather, health or other emergency situation, staff may be redeployed as needed to provide necessary staffing coverage. This may include a redeployment or temporary reassignment to another physical location or line of business.
Assures confidentiality of information about people.
Interacts with people’s families, other stakeholders and the community-at-large as appropriate.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Program Specific Duties/Responsibilities
Community Habilitation
Must complete Multi-Media First Aid Certification, Safe Driving, and other agency required Relias trainings within 90 days of hire and maintain them throughout employment. SCIP training may be required for some positions based on program needs.
Day Habilitation and WOW
Monitors meals and provides assistance with eating and/or follows feeding protocol, use of adaptive equipment for eating.
Under direction of supervisor, develops and facilitates activities or volunteer opportunities for program participants to be productive and participate.
Must complete Safe Driving, First Aid Certification, CPR and Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention-Revised training (SCIP) within 90 days of hire and maintain them throughout employment.
Recreation
Assists in the planning and implementation of recreational activities designed to meet program objectives. Develops and distributes program schedules.
Maintains a record of program activities, attendance and outcomes.
Transports people we support to and from community sites, home and other scheduled activities as necessary. Ensures their safety. Completes daily van checklist and mileage sheet before and at the end of each shift.
Responsible for maintaining a clean vehicle, inspects and ensures the van is clean at the end of each shift and reports any mechanical or structural problems to supervisor.
Must complete Multi-Media First Aid Certification, Safe Driving, and other agency required Relias trainings within 90 days of hire and maintain them throughout employment.
Residential
Monitors meals and provides assistance with eating and/or follows feeding protocol, use of adaptive equipment for eating.
Must complete Safe Driving, First Aid Certification, CPR and Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention-Revised training (SCIP) within 90 days of hire and maintain them throughout employment.
Site-Based Respite
Assists in the planning and implementation of recreational activities designed to meet program objectives.
Must complete Multi-Media First Aid Certification, Safe Driving and other agency required Relias trainings within 90 days of hire and maintain them throughout employment.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
High School or equivalent diploma preferred. In lieu of a high school diploma or equivalent diploma, new hires will be required to complete all Arc Erie County New York’s training to include SCIP, First Aid, CPR and Medication Certification.
CSS positions only: Ownership and access to an insured car in good operating condition is required.
Essential Job Functions
Physical demands and exposure risk outlined on attached form.
Mental requirements: ability to read, write, analyze, be perceptive, have good judgment, good math, decision-making skills, independent action, planning and prioritizing, following directions. Work independently as well as cooperatively with others.
Human relations skills: ability to communicate with individuals positively, demonstrate leadership, serve as a role model, receive supervision instruction positively, adhere to agency policies and maintain a professional attitude and appearance at all times.
Equipment operation: good knowledge and ability in the operation of motor vehicles; ability to use office equipment such as computer, copier, fax machine, etc. Ability to come in contact with normal household dust and dirt.
All staff members will ensure and demonstrate the promotion of fundamental rights and protections for the people that we support—including practices that treat people with dignity and respect at all times, ensure safety, best possible health, and provide continuity and personal security through natural support, positive relationships and community integration. Staff members should also advocate and work toward assisting the people we support through person-centered planning to achieve personal outcomes.
Demonstrates the agency values of integrity, respect, responsibility, trust, teamwork, positive attitude, learning and honesty in working with students, families, colleagues and community members.
Good attendance is vital for the efficient and effective operation of high quality programming and is an essential job function of this position.
This position is NON-EXEMPT from the overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
The Arc Erie County New York retains the right to change this job description at any time.
The Arc Erie County NY is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) & Affirmative Action Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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