COOK/HSKP/Direct Support Professional (DSP)

IGHL Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Job summary

IGHL Inc in New York, NY is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to assist individuals with developmental disabilities in their daily activities and meal preparations. This full-time role requires teamwork and compassion, combined with certifications in CPR and SCIP.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and a valid NYS driver’s license, and must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. This position emphasizes the importance of safety and ethical treatment of clients.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Valid NYS Driver’s license is a must.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs at least five times per hour.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on assistance for Activities of Daily Living (ADL).
• Prepare meals according to house menus and dietary recommendations.
• Administer medication as per certification.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

CPR Certification

SCIP Certification

Job description

Job Title COOK/HSKP/Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Job Type

Job Type Full Time

Site Name

Site Name Eastport I IRA

Site Location

Site Location Eastport, NY

Hours

Hours Mon-Fri 10a-6p

Description

Title: COOK/HSKP/Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Supervisor: Residence Manager and/or Assistant Residence Manager(s)

Department: Residential

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Rate Range: starting at $20/hr

Job Summary

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is a role model for the developmentally disabled consumer. The DSP’s actions and interactions are based on mutual respect, communication, teamwork, teaching Activities of Daily Living (ADL). The DSP will provide hands on physical assistance for all ADL that the consumer does not complete independently. The Housekeeper is responsible for all housekeeping chores and supplies in the residence. The Cook is responsible for preparation of meals according to house menus and dietary recommendations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Administers medication, as per OPWDD AMAP certification.
• Uses a pro‑active approach to offer and actively encourage choice making. Utilizes physical redirection techniques, as per OPWDD SCIP certification and individualized adaptive behavior programs.
• Guides, teaches and supervises, and, if necessary, provides physical assistance to the consumer during the performance of self‑care routines: toileting, hand washing, bathing, showering, tooth brushing, eating, personal grooming and dressing.
• Implements program goal plans as written i.e. self care, communication, independent living, mobility, learning, economic self‑sufficiency, self‑direction, and records documentation, including billing as per program necessity.
• Implements physical therapy interventions as written.
• Assists, monitors, and supervises the consumer during the performance of house cleaning chores, i.e. dusting, vacuuming, bed making, laundry, ironing, dishwashing and table setting. Performs all housekeeping responsibilities that the consumers cannot satisfactorily complete.
• Actively participates in and provides supervision during recreation, both within IGHL and in the community. Encourages and schedules opportunities for leisure activities, both individualized and group oriented.
• Maintains DRIVER AUTHORIZATION status, as per IGHL policy and provides transportation and supervision during community integrated activities and medical appointments if applicable.
• Teaches the consumers the aspects of good nutrition, i.e. menu planning, diet requirements, food groups, preparation, handling and shopping; provide supervision and, if necessary, hands on assistance.
• Accurately maintains documentation in all logs: nursing, medication, exposure control, behavior, communication and first aid.
• Cleans and disinfects all bathrooms.
• Sweeps and/or vacuums all rooms.
• Damp mops and disinfects all tiled floors, walls and ceilings.
• Cleans inside windows, blinds and light fixtures.
• Ensures that all household cleaning supplies are in a safe, neat and orderly fashion.
• Fills out a “stores requisition” form so that cleaning supplies will be maintained at house shelf stock levels.
• Dusts furniture, equipment, house property and surroundings if needed.

Prepares meals according to special dietary plans.

Completes food shopping for the house twice per week, records receipts in the house log book and forwards receipts to the Supervisor of Food Services.

• Ensures that all food is stored in accordance with IGHL policy.
• Maintains the kitchen according to IGHL sanitary standards.
• Cleans refrigerators, stoves and all cooking appliances on a regular basis.
• Cleans pots, pans and utensils used while cooking.
• Submits food orders according to an established schedule.
• Adheres to all IGHL safety and sanitation policies including Board of Health standards.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, in‑service trainings and residential cook meetings.
• Offers suggestions and requests supplies for residential, programmatic, site‑specific needs.
• Guides, instructs and encourages residents to eat properly, also assists residents with table settings. Provides supervision and, if necessary, hands on assistance with eating and direct care responsibilities.
• Adheres to IGHL and OPWDD policy, including Safety and Code of Conduct, and completes forms as warranted: time sheets, time off requests, tuition reimbursement, physical complaint reports and incident reports.
• Adheres to emergency policies and administers first aid in accordance with prescribed procedures.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and in‑services training.
• Offers suggestions and requests supplies for residential, programmatic, site‑specific needs.
• Participates in specialty training such as CPR and keeps certifications current.
• At any time during a DSP’s shift he/she may be asked to cover at another location; including hospital coverage based on Agency needs.
• Complete and maintain SCIP, Adult CPR, AMAP and defensive driving certifications within 6 months of hire or transfer in order to keep the DOC pay, as per IGHL policy.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education, Work Experience, and Competencies

• High School Diploma/GED
• Valid NYS Driver’s license
• Complete and maintain SCIP and Adult CPR certification, as per IGHL policy
• Work regularly scheduled days, including those that fall on holidays
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. at least five times per hour
• Able to sit, stand or bend throughout the day
• Enthusiastic team player that handles stressful situations professionally with ease

The Direct Support Professional upholds IGHL’s mission, emulates the values and commits to the vision.

IGHL CORE VALUES

INTEGRITY: We are committed to an environment that is authentic, fair, honest and operates ethically.

COMPASSION: We treat each other with kindness and empathy, lifting up and supporting one another at all times.

TEAMWORK: We value collaboration, open communication, and building a supportive environment knowing together we can achieve more.

INCLUSION: We embrace diversity in people, ideas, and experiences where everyone is heard, appreciated and accepted.

RESPECT: We value individual experiences and feelings while treating people with kindness and dignity.

VISION

IGHL’s Vision is to be a Center of Excellence with state‑of‑the‑art technologies and practices, embracing new business models and leveraging all of our resources. Our professional and competitively‑compensated team members act in fidelity honoring the responsibility of providing a lifetime of support to individuals in the IGHL family.

MISSION

The mission of IGHL is to provide lifetime support and innovation services for people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities.