Day Services DSP - Empower Independence & Community

People Inc. (NY); Town of Orchard Park (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

People Inc. in Orchard Park, NY seeks a Direct Support Professional for Day Services to support individuals in daily living and activities, ensuring safety and fostering independence.

The role involves providing personal care, transportation support, medication administration, and collaboration with a team across day programs. Performance includes documentation, trainings, and flexible site assignments.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age.
• HS Diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend plans and documentation.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to meet physical requirements (standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, climbing).
• Lifting requirement of 35 lbs.
• Ability to support people with repositioning, lifting and transferring.
• SCIP-R certification as per guidelines.
• CPR certification.
• Medication Administration certification.
• Part-time Direct Support professionals are required to work a minimum of 15 hours per week and not more than 29 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Respects and maintains the confidentiality of the person served.
• Plans, coordinates and implements meaningful activities daily: daily living and personal care needs as well as person-centered activities.
• Completes tasks to ensure health and safety of each person served.
• Safely transports people following proper procedures when approved to drive.
• Determines community activity plans with their group and schedules activities.
• Performs daily site cleaning, food preparation and laundry as needed.
• Completes daily documentation and other paperwork to OPWDD and agency standards promptly.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings.
• Maintains compliance with mandated in-service and online training.
• Flexibility to work assignments as needed at the agency within shift/availability.
• Performs SCIP-R.
• Records time worked and ensures minimum hours hired.
• Administers medications and follows proper procedures as required.
• Specific work functions may vary by department/location.
• Complies with agency policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Multitasking

Reading and writing

Basic computer skills

Physical stamina

Communication

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

CPR certification

SCIP-R

Medication Administration

Driver's License

Job description

People Inc. in Orchard Park, NY seeks a Direct Support Professional for Day Services to support individuals in daily living and activities, ensuring safety and fostering independence.

The role involves providing personal care, transportation support, medication administration, and collaboration with a team across day programs. Performance includes documentation, trainings, and flexible site assignments.