What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional / School Based (7am-3pm) position at The Fedcap Group?
Job Description
We are immediately hiring in Rochester! Join us at Easterseals NY for an exciting career as a Full Time Direct Support Professional (7am-3pm)
500 Sign on bonus for successful candidates upon hire
Hourly Rate : $17.50 and will increase to $18.50 after successful completion of all Easterseals NY Rochester required training and associated certifications are obtained.
Position Summary :
Provides personalized care and implements treatment programming goals, behavior plans, and other therapeutic supports to individuals with developmental disabilities in order to foster personal growth and self-directed living in the pursuit of higher levels of independence and personal autonomy and choice.
Essential Job Functions :
- Attend and professionally participate in family, team, and agency staff meetings, trainings, and professional development. Maintain all required certifications and trainings.
- Maintain, collect, and report thorough and appropriate documentation including goal tracking, communication logs, behavioral tracking, Restrictive Intervention Applications, and Notable Event Reports.
- Participate in creating and maintaining a positive work environment, including providing a positive role modeling for residents / students both within and outside of the home and school.
- Demonstrate appropriate judgement and understanding of client safety while supporting individuals.
- Provide services to individuals of all genders with varied medical, social, sexual, communication, and behavioral issues. Such behavioral issues may include physical aggression, verbal assault, property destruction, elopement, and inappropriate sexual comments, gestures and / or acts.
- Utilize SCIP-R physical interventions on an emergency basis for the protection of staff and students.
- Assist individuals with toileting and personal care needs when necessary, including full support.
- Ensure the safety of the residence / school, including, by screening that only appropriate and authorized visitors (staff and visitors of the individuals' choice) enter the residence.
- Manage conflict professionally and timely inform supervisor of any issues or unusual events.
- Follow through with supervisory requests and seek supervision when unclear about expectations.
- Immediately STOP any incident of abuse or neglect, provide immediate supports and safeguards, and report the incident to the manager and administrator and, if needed, The Justice Center.
- Maintain professional ethics and confidentiality in the building and out, regarding the discussion of students, and their conditions.
- Adhere to the Program and Agency policies.
- Transport students to and from group residences / school, activities, work, etc. Use of agency vehicle unless given explicit permission by building leader or designee.
- Maintain safely operating vehicles and immediately cease usage and report any vehicle with maintenance issues.
- Perform other duties as requested.
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Education and Experience :
The Fedcap Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are an EEO employer committed to diversity, M / F / D / V.
Mission : Easterseals New York's mission is to spread help, hope and answers-http : / / www.easterseals.com / newyork / our-programs /
Easterseals is a standard-bearer for creating equity and access for people with disabilities and other barriers to long term self-sufficiency. For 100 years, Easterseals has been an indispensable resource for people and families living with disabilities. Throughout all life's momentsfrom the extraordinary to the ordinary and everything in betweenEasterseals is here to help people and families realize and reach for their full potential.
About Us
Mission : Easterseals New York's mission is to spread help, hope and answers.
Easterseals New York operates programs that enable those with special needs to achieve equality, dignity, and independence in their own communities. It provides exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities. We change the way the world defines and views disability by making profound, positive differences in people's lives every day. Easterseals has been an American Institution since 1919.
Easterseals New York joined The Fedcap Group in 2015.
Website : www.Easterseals.com / newyork
Salary : $18 - $19
