dsp

Job Description

General Purpose of Job:

The Direct Support Professional I plays a vital role in ensuring that services are provided within the established standards of the department and agency. This includes a commitment to, and respect for, individuals being served, their family members, and the agency's mission.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and ensure the health, safety, and well-being of individuals in the program.
• Complete Residential Habilitation documentation promptly and implement staff service actions accordingly.
• Provide nutritious meals based on the house menu, encouraging individuals to participate in shopping and food preparation.
• Perform daily routines related to chores, housekeeping, maintenance of ADL kits, and active treatment.
• Implement community integration and involvement based on Residential Habilitation plans.
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness and respect in the residence.
• Address crisis situations and medical emergencies according to agency policy.
• Administer medications as assigned after completing medication administration training.
• Assist with personal care and health-related needs while adhering to guidance from supervisors and the nursing department.
• Maintain residence files and inventories as needed.
• Implement Behavioral Management progress and practices.
• Represent the agency positively to other staff, agencies, the community, service providers, and online platforms.
• Comply with state and federal regulations.
• Transport individuals to medical appointments, lab work, and activities tailored to their interests.

Dress Code:

All Direct Support Professionals are expected to wear sturdy, closed-toe footwear and avoid clothing that is excessively tight, short, or revealing.

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform tasks and duties deemed necessary by the supervisor.
• Work beyond scheduled hours to ensure adequate staff coverage, including overtime and shift changes.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED is required; an associate degree is preferred.
• No experience is required, but one year of related experience is preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• A valid NYS driver's license with a driving record meeting In Flight, Inc.'s insurer standards is required.
• The employee must complete various agency trainings, including crisis intervention and prevention training, Medication Administration, PR/First Aid, Driver Certification, and Behavior Management.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

While performing duties, the employee regularly stands, walks, and occasionally sits, climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, and crawls. The employee must be able to lift up to 50lbs.