What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional-Habilitation position at STIC?
Southern Tier Independence Center
Habilitation Department
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: Direct Support Professional-Habilitation Hours: Full Time/Part Time
Hourly Rate: $16.00
Summary of Position:
The Direct Support Professional will work one-on-one with individuals who have intellectual and developmental disabilities as
they learn and practice skills they have chosen to work on, explore their interests, gain new experiences, and develop
relationships with other members of the community. Direct Support Professional workers are essential workers that will
continue to perform job duties that are critical to operations.
Qualified Applicants will have:
Ø High School Diploma or equivalent
Ø Valid Driver’s License and automobile insurance
Ø Successfully complete Background Checks
Ø Clean driving record
Preferred Applicants will have:
Ø Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Ø Strong commitment to community inclusion of individuals with disabilities.
Ø Good written and verbal communication skills
Ø Effective time management and organizational skills
- Transport individuals receiving service in personal vehicle, and assist them to transfer in/out of the vehicle as needed.
- Travel throughout a multi-county area; Broome, Tioga, Chenango and/or Delaware counties.
- Follow the personalized Staff Action Plan to provide supervision, training and person centered supports in the
development and maintenance of:
o routines and activities of daily living that are appropriate for their age, interests, abilities, culture and
community
o independent living skills including but not limited to: safety skills, cooking, cleaning, financial planning, use of
public transportation, healthcare management, and personal hygiene such as bathing, toileting, dressing and
grooming etc.
- Develop possible volunteer opportunities for individuals receiving services to participate in.
- Establish open communication and a professional, positive working relationship with individuals receiving services,
- Maintain prompt, reliable correspondence with individuals receiving services, supervisor and program coordinators.
- Arrive on time for all scheduled shifts.
- Identify and report all suspicions or reports of abuse/incidents to the supervisor and cooperate with investigations.
- Comply with all State & Federal regulations along with agency policy and procedures.
- Attend all federal, state and agency required trainings and mandatory staff meetings.
- Attend meetings with supervisor and opportunities for professional development, as scheduled.
- Utilize agency resources for developing verbal/non-verbal communication and behavioral management skills, as
needed.
Documentation
- On a daily basis ensure that work hours have been accurately recorded and verified.
- Complete written contemporaneous notes of services provided according to the individual’s Staff Action Plan,
- On a daily basis, submit all daily notes, time worked, and expense/mileage reimbursement requests.
Southern Tier Independence Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to hire the best qualified
applicant for the position, without regard to: gender; gender identity/expression; sexual orientation; disability; age; race;
color; creed; national origin; military status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics; familial, marital or domestic violence
survivor status; pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions; criminal history; or any other protected class under local,
state or federal laws.
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