What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional 2 position at Access: Supports For Living?
Direct Support Professional 2 (JNS)
Location: New Baltimore, NY
Purpose:
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Direct Support Professional 2 to join our team. As a Direct Support Professional 2, you will work as part of an interdisciplinary team providing services to adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
Main Responsibilities:
- Assist individuals with activities of daily living, including personal care, meal preparation, medication administration, and health maintenance.
- Support individuals in developing independent living skills, such as money management, community integration, and social skills.
- Encourage and provide advocacy for the individuals we support.
- Work in a variety of settings, including residential habilitation and day habilitation, within the individual's home or in the community.
Requirements:
- Demonstrate all skills and attributes outlined in the NYS DSP Core Competencies.
- Able to work in a diverse and inclusive environment with individuals of various abilities.
- Complete all mandatory trainings within the first 90 days and maintain recertifications ongoing.
- Professionally and effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Understand regulations and document services in real-time using electronic technology.
- Able to multitask and prioritize job responsibilities.
- Respond timely and effectively to emergency and crisis situations.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bilingual English and Spanish speaking.
- Fluent in American Sign Language.
Education and Experience:
- Associates degree in a related field.
- At least 1 year of professional direct care experience or real-life experience caring for others.
- Internal candidates with at least 6 months of experience supporting people with higher needs (behavioral or medical).
Physical Characteristics:
- Must be capable of performing all SCIP interventions.
- Able to provide hands-on care to individuals with various physical disabilities, including showering, feeding, and physical assistance.
- Ability to perform various household cleaning tasks using cleaning supplies.
- Occasional lifting of 25 pounds, occasional pushing/pulling of 25 pounds, and occasional reaching and bending to perform necessary duties.
- Ability to ascend and descend stairs.
- Ability to participate in light to moderate physical activities.
- Ability to utilize various electronic devices.
- Provide transportation using vehicles ranging in size from sedans to large passenger vans.
