Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Residential Programs

TIEGERMAN (formerly School for Language & Communication Development); Ghaziabad District; On-site; INR 2,448,000 - 2,514,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiegerman in Glen Cove, NY, invites applications for a Direct Support Professional to join our residential programs. The DSP will help individuals live as independently as possible by providing safe, supportive, and therapeutic supervision and tailored supports.

Responsibilities include assisting with daytime activities, meals, daily chores, light housekeeping, and transportation to appointments. Candidates must have a NYS driver's license and be able to respond to crises and document care

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment.
• Capable of assisting with medication schedules and medical appointments.
• Valid NYS driver's license for at least three years.

Responsibilities

• Assist/monitor/teach individuals with daytime activities and personal hygiene.
• Assist with grocery shopping, menu planning, meal prep, and cleanup.
• Assist with completion of daily chores and light housekeeping.
• Meet with individuals to discuss concerns and advocate on their behalf.
• Supervise activities and transport to community outings.
• Administer medication and coordinate appointments; document care.
• Provide first-aid and respond to medical needs as required.
• Report suspected abuse or neglect to supervisor immediately.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Medication administration

Documentation

First aid

Driver's license

Job description

Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Residential Programs

Locations:

• Farmingdale, NY 11735
• Kings Park NY 11754

Status: Full Time, Part Time and Per Diem

Salary: $18.50 – $19.00 per hour

Direct Support Professionals are responsible for maintaining a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment which fosters growth and rehabilitation and facilitates the development of mutual aid/self-help skills among individuals. Staff’s primary role is to provide the appropriate supports tailored to the needs and desires of each individual to enable each to live as independently as possible. Direct Support Professionals are expected to recognize when an individual is in a crisis and be able to utilize the appropriate interventions. This position is Non-Exempt. DSPs report to the Manager and Assistant Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist/monitor/teach individuals with preparation of daytime activities; encourage good personal hygiene.
• Assist/monitor/teach individuals as needed in grocery shopping, menu planning, meal preparation and clean up.
• Assist/monitor/teach individuals on completion of daily chores.
• Provide light housekeeping ( all common areas of the home)
• Meet with individuals (as needed) on an individual basis to discuss concerns and problems. Serve, as an informal advocate for residents.
• Assist/monitor/teach individuals in holding meetings and informal discussion groups with peers.
• Supervise individuals in on and off campus activities.
• Handle emergency situations appropriately.
• Utilize crisis interventions when necessary.
• Complete required documentation.
• Administer medication, schedule appointments, transport to and from appointments, order medication, follow up with appointments and but not limited to tasks given from RN, Manager, and Administration.
• Provide first-aid assistance to all individuals and assist in the follow through on medical needs for residents.
• Assure individuals follow routines
• Performs any other duties as assigned by the Manager, Asst. Manager, and Administration.
• Report suspected abuse & neglect to supervisor immediately (within one hour)
• Transport individuals to and from community outings
• Must hold valid NYS Driver’s license for a minimum of three years to be considered for full time positions.

Tiegerman is an EEO and AA employer.

Contact

• 516-609-2000
• [e-mail]
• 100 Glen Cove Ave. Glen Cove, NY 11542