What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (DSP) (Sunday-Thursday 3pm-11pm shifts available) position at SCO Family of Services?
- Provides close supervision for individuals in accordance with the individual treatment plan. If individual is on a 1:1 supervision status, provides continual supervision as noted in plan. Completes transfer form when transferring individual's care to another staff.
- Participates in the individuals' program planning meetings; reviews and signs off on Annual and Semi-Annual Treatment Plans.
- Maintains individuals' possessions in a neat and orderly manner; communicates needs for the individuals to the management; completes documentation in accordance with program procedures.
- Transports individuals in a safe and comfortable manner; follows all NYS laws and agency procedures; maintains valid NYS Driver's License; completes all documentation including vehicle logs in a timely and complete manner; communicates condition of vehicles to management; ensures that the individuals have the optimum experience by not having the radio too loud, maintaining the temperature at a comfortable level, etc.
- Maintains the physical plant and agency property in a clean and safe manner; communicates any issues to management.
- Provides all other duties as needed or requested to ensure that the individuals are safe, healthy, and comfortable.
- Complies with OPWDD regulations and agency procedures.
- Obtains and maintains SCIP-R certification; attends all mandatory training.
- Obtains and maintains AMAP certification and submits a copy of the certification to each program in which he/she administers medication.
- Attends all staff meetings including in-services and trainings.
- Demonstrates competency in all required training areas.
- A minimum of high school diploma or GED.
- A clean and valid NYS driver’s license preferred.
- Experience working with people with developmental disabilities/traumatic brain injured preferred.
- Ability to complete SCIP and AMAP training.
SCO Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employment Employer.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- On call
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
- Weekends only
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- SCIP Certification (Preferred)
- AMAP Certification (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18
