People's Arc of Suffolk
Location
Bohemia, New York
Salary
$19 / HOUR
The Direct Support Professional collaborates with the Support Team to enhance the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities by promoting their health, safety, and well-being. Responsibilities include teaching self-care, assisting with daily living skills, safely administering medication, and accurately completing required documentation.
require a High School Diploma or GED and a New York State Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record. Candidates must also remain up-to-date on all required trainings, including safety, HIPAA, and medication administration.
Minimum Qualifications: A High School Diploma or GED NYS Driver's License with satisfactory driving record
Reports to: Assistant House Manager and House Manager General Statement of Duties: A Direct Support Professional works collaboratively with the Support Team to enhance the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities by promoting their health, safety and well-being. A Direct Support Professional serves as a caring and understanding advocate for and with the people they support by assisting them with communicating their needs and accomplishing their goals. This role is a meaningful start in many career paths providing skill and training in various areas.
Works closely to teach and assist in self-care maintenance up to and including, cooking, household skills, travel, social support and personal hygiene for individuals supported by AHRC Suffolk. Receive and remain up to date on all safe driving courses to safely assist in driving to and from activities, appointments or any needed transportation destinations. Provides assistance and oversight while working on goals and accurately complete documentation and billing for personal goals developed by the individual supported via electronic health records (EHR). Plans and participates in recreational activities based upon the needs of the program site. Receive and remain up to date on all trainings to administer medication safely and in conformance with state regulations and specific training including maintenance of medical records. Other duties may include, but are not limited to, home maintenance, food shopping and oversight of the facility. May be required to assist in the lifting and/or transferring of individuals supported by AHRC Suffolk. Receive and remain up to date on all HIPAA trainings while also maintaining confidential information regarding the person supported and their family. Receives and remains up to date on training for safety and universal precautions. Exhibits care, consideration and professionalism while encouraging an independent and fulfilling life style. Performs all other duties as requested by supervisor. A High School Diploma or GED NYS Driver's Licese with satisfactory driving record Why AHRC Suffolk? Our Career Paths provide education and advancement opportunities for every team members interested in advancing their careers in all our job roles such as direct support, education, behavioral and clinical services, administrative, Human Resources, and operations. It’s not just a job, it’s a career. Paid training – CPR & First Aid, Defensive Driving, AMAP & Strategies for Crisis Intervention and prevention and many more development opportunities. Great Pay & Excellent Benefit Tuition reimbursement – $4000 a year! Low-cost, high-quality Medical & Dental plans Employee Recognition – you’ll be appreciated!! Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Salary Range $19.00 hour 401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
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