Com Hab Direct Support Professional

ADAPT of the Hudson Valley; City of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

ADAPT of the Hudson Valley is seeking a dedicated professional to provide on-going training and personal assistance to Community Habilitation participants in Middletown, NY. You will support meaningful activities, promote independence, and help participants access community resources and inclusion through individualized habilitation plans.

Role requires working with minimal supervision, adhering to HIPAA guidelines, and coordinating with the Program Manager.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-going training and personal assistance to participants.

Skills

English proficiency

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Some college

Job description

Provide on-going training and personal assistance to Community Habilitation participants with disabilities with the intent of promoting independence and community inclusion. Work with minimal supervision, provide training, role modeling, structured routines and specialized assistance as outlined in each participants habilitation plan. As much as possible, routines will be individualized, based on the participants choice of activities and aimed at empowerment and inclusion in the community.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Adhere to ethical principles including the Agencys mission statement and the standards of conduct.
• Provide support to participant in choosing and participating in a variety of meaningful recreational, vocational, and daily living skills activities based on participant desires, parameters of the program, and their individualized Community Habilitation Plan.
• Assess participants interests, abilities, strengths and limitations.
• Follow dietary guidelines as directed in habilitation plan.
• Provide personal care consistent with participants skill level and as outlined in the habilitation plan (including; bathing, grooming, toileting, dressing, laundry, etc.).
• Demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to participants.
• Work with supervisors and co-workers to meet program needs.
• Develop an appropriate rapport and work effectively with participants circle of support.
• Keep written and verbal information shared with team members regarding a participant confidential in accordance with HIPPA regulations.
• Work with other service providers within the community in a professional manner.
• Participate in regular staff meetings and required trainings.
• Carry out responsibilities as assigned by the Program Manager (i.e., doctors appointments, religious observances, banking, budgeting, session notes, goal plans, etc.).
• Utilize pro-active approach to avert crisis situations.
• Utilize on-call supervisor to receive instruction and report emergency situations.
• Provide opportunity and advocacy in the area of continuing education, technology access, communication systems and emotional well-being.
• Research community resources and provide linkage to increase inclusion within the participants community.
• Foster independence and autonomy.
• Employees may be mandated to work beyond their scheduled shift based on operational needs.
• Orientation and training will be conducted at the agency Headquarters in Middletown.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Computer literacy at a level that will accommodate training in and utilization of Electronic Medical Record software
• Ability to implement a prompting hierarchy and write observant and detailed notes for each session performed by employee.
• Flexible schedule to meet participants needs.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma required.
• Some college and experience working with people with disabilities preferred.