What are the responsibilities and job description for the DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL- COMMUNITY HABILITATION position at CDS Life Transitions?
Location : Blossom Road, Rochester, New York
Schedule : Full Time, Flexible Hours!
Summary :
Assist Individuals with a disability to lead a self-directed life and contribute to the community. Assist with activities of daily living if needed and encourage attitudes and behaviors that enhance community inclusion.
Essential Job Functions :
- Act as mandated reporter if there is reasonable suspicion to suspect abuse or neglect of Individuals and make all required reports in established timeframes, as required by the NYS Protection of People with Special Needs Act.
- Maintain certifications to distribute medications to Individuals as assigned, perform Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP-R) and / or PROMOTE, and perform First Aid and CPR.
- Must be able to enter the swimming pool to ensure safety while individuals are utilizing the pool as assigned.
- Prepare meals for individuals while adhering to recommended diet / meal plans.
- Perform and / or assist individuals with personal hygiene tasks as well as performing daily home tasks as needed.
- Complete all documentation related to daily services provided within required guidelines.
- Transport individuals in an Agency vehicle.
- Maintain all required trainings (classroom and online) relevant to the position.
- Comply with and adhere to established NADSP core competencies / goals.
- Demonstrate respect for individuals, diversity, and inclusion.
- Provide supports to individuals by assisting in the development and implementation of all support plans.
- Assist individuals in achieving their personal goals and desires.
- Provide interaction and choices for activities.
- Support individuals to be independent in activities of daily living.
- Partner with individuals to promote their health and safety.
- Promote positive behavior and supports through partnership with individuals and families.
- Assist individuals to overcome barriers and challenges to establishing and maintaining a network of relationships and community inclusion.
- Support the individual with educational, employment, and career goal attainment.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
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The listed salary range represents the organization's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The offered salary will be determined by : Applicant qualifications and experience, education, position specific licensing / training and departmental budgets.
CDS Life Transitions is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, military or veteran status, gender expression and / or identity, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. CDS Life Transitions will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at 585-341.4600
