Direct Support Professional - Full-Time

Witt/Kieffer; Rochester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Direct Support Professional to provide essential care and support to individuals with disabilities. In this full-time role, you will ensure safety, implement health regimens, and assist residents in accessing community resources. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of those you serve while working in a supportive environment. With a comprehensive benefits package and a $500 signing bonus, this is a chance to join a compassionate team committed to enhancing the quality of life for individuals in the community.

Benefits

Affordable Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (17 days)

Paid Sick Time

Paid Holidays (8 days)

403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience with special needs population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety and supervision for individuals with disabilities.
• Implement health-related and medication regimens as needed.
• Assist residents in accessing community resources and activities.

Skills

Effective Communication

Client Focus

Flexibility

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Medical Certification

Job description

Direct Support Professional - Residential Full-Time ($500 Signing Bonus Available)

About the Organization CP Rochester and Happiness House are private nonprofit health, educational, residential and human service organizations that have been serving communities in the Finger Lakes Region since 1969 and the Greater Rochester Area since 1946. Today with sites in Rochester, Canandaigua, Geneva, Gorham, Midlakes and Waterloo, our agencies offer an array of educational, therapeutic, recreational, residential and family support programs and services for children and adults with and without disabilities. On average, our agencies serve 3,650 families each year and employ approximately 600 people.

Our staff consists of dedicated and knowledgeable professionals and clinicians with expertise in the areas of Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Physical, Occupational, Speech and Music Therapies, Psychology, Service Coordination, Nursing, Dental Services, and Developmental Disabilities. Committed to serving individuals with autism, traumatic brain injury, neurological impairments, as well as a wide variety of developmental disabilities such as cerebral palsy and Down syndrome, our staff partners with individuals and their families to support them in meeting their goals.

Job Title: Direct Support Professional - Residential Full Time

Location: Rochester, NY Area

Salary: $17.50 - $20.00 per hour commensurate with experience

**This position is eligible for a $500 signing bonus!** This bonus is earned and payable as follows: 25% ($125) in the pay period following the 3-month anniversary of your employment; 25% ($125) in the pay period following the 6-month anniversary of your employment; and 50% ($250) in the pay period following the one-year anniversary of your employment.

Employment: Full-time 40-hour workweek. Evening / Weekend shifts or Overnight shifts.

Requirements:

1. High School Diploma or GED.
2. Experience working with special needs population preferred.
3. Valid and clean NYS driver's license.
4. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
5. Must obtain and maintain Medical Certification.
6. Ability to complete required training classes.

Summary/Objective: Provides safety and supervision of all individuals focusing on fulfilling the Agency's Mission, Vision and Values and providing services which meet or exceed the goals of the individual, department and the agency.

Essential Functions:

1. Implements health-related and medication regimens for all consumers in accordance with policies and procedures.
2. Implements behavior treatment plans as written, following documentation protocol as required.
3. Accompanies residents to off-site locations/activities, helping them to access and utilize community resources (i.e. grocery shopping, recreation, entertainment, medical appointments, banking, etc.).
4. Assists residents with planning and accessing recreational and social activities.
5. Provides input regarding assessment and capabilities for team meetings/progress updates, etc. Attends meetings as requested.
6. Acts as a role model for program participants by interacting with others in a professional and respectful manner, dressing appropriately, and using good personal hygiene.
7. Maintains necessary documentation as required and per agency policies.
8. Communicates regularly with agency personnel to provide opportunities for exchange of information and discussion of concerns. Provides feedback to Supervisor regarding resident and/or facility concerns.
9. Assists residents in working toward achievement of their goals, while ensuring adherence to applicable Behavioral Support Plans.
10. Manages crisis situations per agency policies and procedures, contacting Administrator on-call as necessary.
11. Helps to ensure a positive appearance of the facility by assisting with site inspections, timely reporting of maintenance needs, performs general housekeeping and home maintenance activities, etc.
12. Creates opportunities for, and encourages individuals to make as many decisions as possible, ranging from basic choices, such as food and clothing, to long term planning of life goals.
13. Ensures individual care meets or exceeds established standards in areas including personal hygiene, grooming, feeding, care and respect for individual's belongings, room cleaning, and other daily living skills.
14. Provides emergency and first aid treatment, within their scope of training, as needed until relieved by other staff, a professional medical person, or other designated person.
15. Attends all departmental or other related meetings for those individuals assigned to him/her.
16. Participates and acts as a contributing member in the development and maintenance of person-centered Res Hab plans.
17. Implements and monitors Res Hab Plans as scheduled.
18. Participates in the team decision-making process and carries out decisions consistently.
19. Presents a positive and professional public image. Has a polite and professional interaction with individuals, families, staff, and members of the community.
20. Attends all required training and any other training as assigned by supervisor.
21. Participates in conferences, workshops and in-service training as needed or recommended to enhance job skills and personal growth and development.
22. Adheres to agency's policies and procedures as well as department guidelines.

Competency Requirements:

1. Individual/Client Focus
2. Ethical Conduct
3. Flexibility
4. Initiative
5. Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
6. Teamwork Orientation

Supervisory Responsibility: None.

Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment: This job operates in a residential setting.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.

Travel: is primarily local during the business day, but employee may be expected to work at any of the residential houses.

Our comprehensive benefit plan includes but is not limited to:

1. Affordable Medical (full-time only) / Dental / Vision Insurance
2. 17 days Paid Time Off (PTO) plus Paid Sick Time
3. 8 Paid Holidays
4. 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
5. Additional Insurance Offerings – Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Specified Disease Insurance w/ Cancer Rider, Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection
6. Employer Paid Health Reimbursement Arrangement (high deductible medical plan)
7. Employer paid Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
8. Tuition Reimbursement plus a 25% Tuition Discount for benefit-eligible Employees and Family Members at Roberts Wesleyan College

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, internal equity, and location.