Job detail

Direct Support Professional - Day Hab - Full Time- Days

Dayforce

#Behavior Management #Developmental Disabilities #Direct Support Professional #Social Services #Day Habilitation #CPI Certification #Individual Service Plans #NYS DSP Core

Quick overview

Provide direct support services to individuals with developmental disabilities to enhance their quality of life and promote self-advocacy. Responsibilities include implementing individual service plans, managing behavior, and assisting with meal preparation.

Requirements summary

Candidates should ideally have a high school diploma and a valid driver's license. Willingness to obtain CPI certification and NYS DSP Core proficiency is required.

high schoolBehavior ManagementProfessional CommunicationFood PreparationDirect Support ServicesMeal PlanningService DocumentationSelf-Advocacy Promotion

Job description

Job title

Direct
Support
Professional
Classification:
Full
Time,
Non-Exempt
Program/Department:
Day
Habilitation
Immediate
SUPERVISOR: Day Habilitation Supervisor

Position Summary

Enhance quality of life for people with developmental disabilities by performing direct support services. Reads, implements and documents services according to individual service plans and procedures. Ensures safe and effective behavior management. Supports a person’s unique capacities, personality and potential and promotes self-advocacy. Facilitates personal growth and development, supports and services including supporting individuals to overcome barriers and challenges. Demonstrates and assists in meal planning and food preparation, storage and handling.

Qualifications

Minimum Education, Training & Experience: Ability to perform all job functions in accordance with agency values Preferred Education, Training & Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent Driver’s license and acceptable driving record preferred ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability and willingness to obtain Certification in CPI (behavior certification) Ability and willingness to Achieve and maintain (through agency training) proficiency in all of the following NYS DSP Core Ability to communicate professionally with various levels of staff, People We Serve and family members SALARY: $17.49 per hour starting rate A profession with purpose PSA Full

Job Description: Available Upon Request

Benefits

– Intandem Contact us for more Information An equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.